Since the juice of pokeweed can be absorbed through the skin, contact of plant parts with bare skin should be avoided."

If death occurs, it is usually due to paralysis of the respiratory organs... Because of the danger of human poisoning, pokeweed should be eradicated when discovered. This is especially true if the plants are in hedges, gardens, and other areas adjacent to a home where children may be attracted by clusters of berries."

Research with humans has also shown that common pokeweed can cause mutations (possibly leading to cancer) and birth defects.

Nature uhh.. uhh.. finds a way.. to kill off fags.