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Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Berberidaceae

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Big, umbrella-shaped leaves of mayapple sometimes carpet the forest floor.

The large white flowers hide under the leaves. Look for them at the crotch of the double-leafed plants.

Produces yellow fruit in May.

You ought to know

Height: 1' - 1.5'

Frequency: Abundant in high, dry areas of woods

Blooms: April

Range: Found in moist woods throughout Indiana.

Also known from Quebec to Minnesota to Kansas and from Florida to Texas.