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Mayapple

Podopbyllum peltatum

Photo by mary.gallo.m
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Field Notes

Description:

The name "mayapple" refers to the May blooming of the apple-blossom-like flower. Only one lemon-colored fragrant flower, which is under two large, deeply lobed leaves. Lives in rich wooded areas and damp shady clearings.

Habitat:

A bunch of these mayapples were spotted in a wooded area at our county park.

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PublishedMay 12, 2014

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