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Mayapple

Podophyllum peltatum

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Description:

Commonly called Mayapple, or May Apple, (or hogapple, Indian apple, mayflower, umbrella plant, wild lemon (flavor of the fruit), wild mandrake, American mandrake (shape of rhizomes) or "devil's apple". The ripened fruit is edible in moderate amounts, though when consumed in large amounts the fruit is poisonous. The rhizome, foliage and roots are also poisonous.

Habitat:

Protected wodded area with a large pond. Vetran's Memorial Park, Lake Metroparks System, Mentor, OH, Lake County, USA

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PublishedApril 29, 2013

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