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Mayapple

Podophyllum pelatum

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Woods

Notes:

The scientific name of the Mayapple is Podophyllum pelatum. Podophyllum is derived from the combination of the Greek words podos and phyllon meaning "foot shaped leaves". Pelatum seems to be derived from another Greek word meaning "shield".

Reference Links:

Nature at Close Range: The Incredible Mayapple

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PublishedMarch 28, 2013

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