Never seen this plant before.. maybe native?

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    It was growing everywhere, never seen it before.. anyone know what it is?

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      Very pink for Phytolacca, ours is almost white.
       
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          Thanks guys, ive done some searching too, it would appear to be Phytolacca acinosa (Indian Pokeweed). Interesting as they're growing everywhere, and they should not be?
           
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          Phytolacca acinosa is not invasive.

          http://www.plant-world-seeds.com/store/view_seed_item/4243

          Phytolacca americana is invasive.
           
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          I looked at both, to be honest it looks a little different from P. americana, which has a smooth surface and slimmer margins on the leaves.. The only leaves (and flowers) that correspond are Phytolacca acinosa - I looked it up and it says it can self seed, by the same token, however it says it is not particularly frost hardy.. however I don't know much about the requirements of the plant or how it got there
           
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