Mayapple
Podophyllum peltatum
Description
Mayapple is a herbaceous perennial plant native to eastern North America. It typically grows in colonies in moist, wooded areas and features umbrella-like, deeply lobed leaves that can grow up to 12 inches across. The plant usually produces one white flower per stem in late spring, which eventually develops into a small, edible fruit when ripe.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 1 to 1.5 feet
- Sun Exposure
- Full shade to partial shade
- Bloom Months
- May, June
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- The plant blooms with white flowers.