NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple, May-apple, American Mandrake, Wild Mandrake, Indian Apple, Pomme de Mai, Podophylle Pelt
Scientific Name: |
Podophyllum peltatum |
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Genus: |
Podophyllum |
Species Epithet: |
peltatum |
Common Name: |
Mayapple, May-apple, American Mandrake, Wild Mandrake, Indian Apple, Pomme de Mai, Podophylle Pelt |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Berberidaceae (Barberry Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
1-3 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White |
Light: |
Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day, Less than 2 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Moist |
Bloom Time: |
March, April |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Rich forests, bottomlands, slopes, pastures. Common throughout NC. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Opposite |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Suitable for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S5: Secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Notes: |
"The ripe fruits are edible; the rest of the plant contains a variety of alkaloids, and is poisonous-medicinal. Compounds from Podophyllum are used in wart removal, and show anti-viral and anti-cancer promise" (Weakley 2015). The fruits are relished by Box Turtles. |
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