pokeberry

noun

1. Synonym of pokeweed (the plant Phytolacca americana or its dark red or purple fruit).

   “I said that ink made from pokeberries was better than that made from inkballs. I said that inkballs on oak trees were scarce. All the other students laughed. They bought commercial ink at the stores.”

   “considerin in her mind ... iffen the pleasure o gatherin some pokeberries an drawin dark purple picthures on a flat rock wi em would be worth the trouble...”