Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple, Mandrake
Family:
Barberry (Berberidaceae)
Lifespan:
Perennial
Height:
12-18" (30-45 cm)
Flower Color:
White to pale pink
Flower Size:
2" (5 cm) wide
Bloom Season:
April-June
Fruit:
Large, fleshy, lemon-like berry
Conditions:
Rich woods and damp, shady clearings
Sunlight:
Shade to part sun
Moisture:
N/A
Excellent ground cover with large rounded leaves. These umbrella shaped plants will form a colony. The plant's solitary nodding flower is followed by a fruit. The leaves, roots, and seeds are poisonous if ingested in large quantities. The fruits are edible and can be used in jellies.
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