Podophyllum peltatum
American Mandrake, Indian Apple
Other regional names: May Apple +3 more
- May Apple
- Mayapple
- Pomme De Mai
- Wild Mandrake
Also known as: Anapodophyllum peltatum Moench +8 more
- Anapodophyllum peltatum Moench
- Podophyllum callicarpum Raf.
- Podophyllum montanum Raf.
- Podophyllum peltatum f. aphyllum Plitt
- Podophyllum peltatum f. biltmoreanum Steyerm.
- Podophyllum peltatum f. callicarpum (Raf.) J.M.H.Shaw
- Podophyllum peltatum f. deamii Raymond
- Podophyllum peltatum f. peltatum
- Podophyllum peltatum var. annulare J.M.H.Shaw
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Berberidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in North America, Podophyllum peltatum (commonly known as American-mandrake or Indian-apple) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Berberidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany