I think it’s really called pokeweed. At least, the internet seems to think so.
Here is a search page about pokeweed links from the University of Delaware Agricultural Extension site:
https://www.udel.edu/udel-search/?cx=013351329533778082783:fdysbzypdiy&cof=FORID:10&ie=UTF-8&q=polk+weed&sa=Search
Thank You for the response.