Correct. Poke or Pokeweed as you call it. Don’t eat the berries or the mature plant or root.
Looks like it’s dangerous to animals and humans; OK for birds.
Thought I’d let it grow to put roots in the garden. It’s now going to the yard waste recycling bags ASAP.
The order has been given. Stand clear. LOL
(apparently it’s been known to ride along in seed packets) - there were two or three different kinds of seed packets stuff down there - not surprised)