American-Mandrake
Podophyllum peltatum L.
Podophyllum peltatum is a herbaceous perennial species in the Berberidaceae family. It is commonly known as American mandrake and is native to North America. The plant is found in regions such as Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and several U.S. states including Alabama, Arkansas, and Florida. It was first described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus.
Description
Podophyllum peltatum is a member of the genus Podophyllum and is part of the Berberidaceae family. It is widely distributed across eastern North America, including regions like Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and various U.S. states. The plant is also known by other common names such as mayapple, wild mandrake, and ground lemon. It is a perennial herb that grows in woodland habitats and is recognized for its distinctive leaf structure and early spring flowering.
Other common names
American-MandrakeIndian-AppleMay AppleMay-AppleMayapplePomme De MaiWild MandrakeWild-Mandrake
Distribution
Nova Scotia · Ontario · Quebec · Vermont-US · Belgium · Flemish Region · Alabama · Arkansas · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina
Synonyms
Podophyllum callicarpumPodophyllum montanumAnapodophyllum peltatumPodophyllum peltatum f. peltatumPodophyllum peltatum f. callicarpumPodophyllum peltatum f. aphyllumPodophyllum peltatum f. biltmoreanumPodophyllum peltatum f. deamiiPodophyllum peltatum var. annulare