Love Apple

Paris polyphylla (Sm.) is a member of the Melanthiaceae family and is found in regions such as China, the Indian subcontinent, and Indochina. This perennial plant produces distinctive spider-like flowers with elongated, thread-like, yellowish green petals that bloom during the warm summer months and into autumn. After flowering, it produces small, scarlet berries in the fall. It spreads slowly and is well-suited to moist, leafy soil in either full or partial shade. The plant is fully hardy in Britain, making it a viable option for shaded garden environments.