Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

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Family

Berberidaceae

Region

Coastal Plain, Mountain, Piedmont

States

Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

Plant Type

Herbaceous

Height

1 - 2ft

Spread

- ft

Flower Color

White

Fruit

Berry; Yellow

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Shade

Soil Texture

Loamy

Soil Moisture

Moist

Blooms

April - May

Fall Color

Habitat

rich moist woods & open fields

Notes

ripe fruit edible; woodland groundcover; mottled foliage

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Resources

The Native Plants Guide

Physiographic Regions of Chesapeake Watershed

Mountain
Piedmont
Coastal Plain