Podophyllum peltatum Linnaeus. May-apple, American Mandrake, Wild Jalap. Phen: (Late Feb-) Mar-Apr; May-Jun. Hab: Rich forests, bottomlands, slopes, pastures. Dist: NS west to MN, south to Panhandle FL and TX.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Other Comments: The ripe fruits are edible; the rest of the plant contains a variety of alkaloids, and is poisonous-medicinal. Compounds from Podophyllum are used in wart removal, and show anti-viral and anti-cancer promise.

Synonymy: = Ar, C, F, Fl2, FNA3, G, GrPl, Il, K1, K3, K4, Mi, NcTx, NE, NY, Pa, RAB, S, S13, Tat, Tn, Tx, Va, W, WH3, WV; > Podophyllum peltatum L. var. annulare J.M.H.Shaw – Shaw (2000), Shaw (2002); > Podophyllum peltatum L. var. peltatum – Shaw (2000), Shaw (2002)

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Wetland Indicator Status:

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
• Great Plains: FACU
• Midwest: FACU
• Northcentral & Northeast: FACU

Heliophily: 4