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Search Term(s): Podophyllum peltatum   (1 record found)

BERBERIDACEAE
Barberry Family
Podophyllum peltatum  (may-apple)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Podophyllum: stout, or thick leaf or petiole; peltatum: round shield, referring to shape of leaf and position of stalk in center of leaf
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Moist upland woods, usually rich woodlands
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Host plant for Papaipema rutila (Mayapple Borer Moth); fruit eaten by Box Turtle.
Medicinal Properties
Part used: Dried Purified Root Extract. Used externally as a paint for plantar warts and veneral warts. Caution: can be very irritating to other tissue.
ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Forest Interior (Non-tidal Wetland Piedmont)
Forest Interior (Upland Piedmont)
Forest Interior (Upland Coastal Plain)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)
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