Wild Edible Pokeweed

Below are some photos of the amazing Wild Edible Pokeweed.  There are 3 edibility rules for this plant:

1. This plant is only edible when it is 18″ or shorter
2. If the stem has a maroon color or shade, do not eat
3. If berries have formed on this plant, do not eat any part of it
4. The root is poisonous
5. The berries are poisonous