Species Podophyllum peltatum (Mandrake, Mayapple, Wild Lemon, Raccoon Berry, Wild Mandrake, Indian Apple)

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Names

Scientific name: Podophyllum peltatum
Common name: Mandrake, Mayapple, Wild Lemon, Raccoon Berry, Wild Mandrake, Indian Apple

Measurements

Height: 12 - 24 in
Spread: 9 - 12 in
Growth Rate: Moderate

Requirements

Hardiness zones: 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Sunlight: Partial Shade, Full Shade
Soil Drainage: Moist but Well-drained
Soil type: Loam, Sand, Clay
Soil pH: Strongly acidic (5.1 - 5.5), Moderately acidic (5.6 - 6.0), Slightly acidic (6.1 - 6.5)

Physical Traits

Lifecycle: Perennial
Leaf lifecycle: Deciduous
Foliage color: Medium Green, Light Green
Fall foliage: Brown
Bloom time: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Bloom color: White
Seasons of interest: Spring, Summer
Propagation methods: Seeds, Division
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies

Toxicity

Toxic to humans: Yes
Toxic to dogs: Yes
Toxic to cats: Yes

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank: Species
Author: L.
Publication: Sp. Pl. : 505 (1753)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Pteridobiotina
Phylum: Angiosperms
Order: Ranunculales
Family: Berberidaceae
Genus: Podophyllum

Synonyms

Podophyllum callicarpum Anapodophyllum peltatum Podophyllum peltatum f. peltatum Podophyllum peltatum f. callicarpum Podophyllum peltatum f. aphyllum Podophyllum peltatum f. biltmoreanum Podophyllum peltatum f. deamii Podophyllum peltatum var. annulare Podophyllum montanum

References

Podophyllum peltatum (Mayapple) | Native Plants of North America, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=pope, accessed November 9, 2024

Podophyllum peltatum (American Mandrake, Devil's Apple, Duck's Foot, Hog Apple, Indian Apple, Indian Apple Root, Mandrake, Mayapple, May Apple, May-apple, Raccoonberry, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox, NC State Extension, https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/podophyllum-peltatum/, accessed November 9, 2024

Podophyllum peltatum - Plant Finder, Missouri Botanical Garden, https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=277777, accessed November 9, 2024

Mayapple, Podophyllum peltatum – Wisconsin Horticulture, Wisconsin Horticulture, https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/mayapple-podophyllum-peltatum/, accessed November 9, 2024

Podophyllum peltatum (mandrake, May-apple): Go Botany, Native Plant Trust, https://gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org/species/podophyllum/peltatum/, accessed November 9, 2024

Mayapple Plant Profile, Prince William Wildflower Society, https://vnps.org/princewilliamwildflowersociety/botanizing-with-marion/mayapple-plant-profile/, accessed November 9, 2024

Podophyllum peltatum (Mayapple): Minnesota Wildflowers, Minnesota Wildflowers, https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/mayapple, accessed November 9, 2024

World Flora Online, http://www.worldfloraonline.org/, accessed June 20, 2024