Podophyllum peltatum / Mayapple (Barberry Familiy)

Blooms: White, 1-2 weeks, March, April
Leaves: Up to 1’ across, deeply palmate, die back by summer
Height:12-18”
Space: 1’
Soil: Average moisture, organic soil with lots of leaf litter
Exposure: Dappled sun, Part shade
Fauna: Mostly bee pollinated
Seeds: Large, fleshy fruit is poisonous to humans, but thought to be just the right height for box turtles to eat.
Native Status: NC native
Provenance: North Carolina Ecotype, from Haw Honey nursery stock