Podophyllum peltatum

May wildflower with a single bloom

Podophyllum peltatum mayapple

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA

Mayapple has a solitary flower that hangs down under the two leaves.  Leaves are large and glossy and often form colonies in woodland openings.  Large lemon-like berry fruit turns yellow when fully ripe in the early fall and can be made into jelly.  The roots, seeds, and leaves of mayapple are poisonous.

Grows in damp, rich woodlands.

Present throughout the state.

Wetland codes
EMP: FACU
NCNE: FACU



Flowers through May.

S-rank:  No rank
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

Podophyllum peltatum mayapple

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Podophyllum peltatum gallery
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
mayapple mandrake