Podophyllum Species, Mayapple, Ground Lemon, Hog Apple, Wild Mandrake, Indian Apple (Podophyllum peltatum)
Podophyllum peltatum
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Mayapple...Roanoke VA
by gtr1017 Apr 21, 2009 4:51 PM
My first flower.
by fangNJ May 6, 2006 10:56 PM
Group of Mayapples
by plexippus May 24, 2008 8:04 PM
Mayapples with wood poppies
by hart Apr 25, 2009 7:49 PM
Bloom before opening.
by LadyAshleyR May 13, 2009 5:05 PM
by dave Apr 12, 2001 12:00 PM
Bud under the leaves
by poppysue May 29, 2001 12:00 PM
Flower opened under the leaves
by poppysue May 29, 2001 12:00 PM
by henryr10 Apr 10, 2003 7:32 PM
Good closeup view
by jesup Feb 20, 2004 7:19 AM
They spread by thick underground runners
by jesup Feb 20, 2004 7:19 AM
Newly emerged leaves with flower bud, April 8, 2004.
by Toxicodendron Apr 11, 2004 7:49 PM
Texas native wildflower. Picture taken at Tyler State Park.
by Jeff_Beck Jun 10, 2004 9:12 AM
by Jeff_Beck Jun 12, 2004 9:15 AM
by Dea Apr 18, 2005 10:30 AM
Podophyllum peltatum remnant stand
by Equilibrium May 8, 2005 10:56 PM
A nice colony of Podophyllym pelatum. Mayapple, early May, west KY.
by melody May 8, 2005 10:56 PM
Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum)
by Equilibrium Oct 18, 2006 8:52 AM
A close-up scan of the foliage.
by WUVIE Mar 31, 2007 2:48 AM
Upclose center of a MayApple leaf
by creekwalker Oct 26, 2007 4:18 PM
MayApple emerging in the early spring
by creekwalker Oct 26, 2007 4:18 PM
Flower and fruit form only after there are two leaves on a plant.
by mgarr Mar 20, 2008 12:40 AM
Mayapples springing forth in our woodland garden
by Colquhoun Apr 20, 2008 4:08 PM
by mongoose71 Apr 27, 2008 5:07 PM
Mayapple flower
by plexippus May 24, 2008 8:04 PM
here are my mayapple today
by laurawege May 30, 2008 4:29 AM
by laurawege May 30, 2008 4:29 AM
Start coming up in early spring - note the white button on top - that will be the center of the leaf.
by Malus2006 Dec 22, 2008 5:24 AM
Mayapple growing on my Grandfather's farm in SeRee, KY
by olmpiad Mar 7, 2009 11:06 PM
Mayapple...Roanoke VA
by gtr1017 Apr 21, 2009 4:51 PM
Emerging mayapple
by LadyAshleyR Oct 16, 2009 7:13 PM
Mayapple just emerging with a flower stalk emerging from between the two leaves.
by antsinmypants Mar 21, 2010 2:58 AM
First bloom April 13, 2010.
by antsinmypants Apr 15, 2010 6:33 PM
American Mayapple, Mandrake Root (Podophyllum peltatum)
by kmenzel Jun 9, 2010 7:30 PM
American Mayapple, Mandrake Root (Podophyllum peltatum)
by kmenzel Jun 9, 2010 7:30 PM
A sweet-smelling bloom of Podophyllum peltatum. April 6, 2011 in Northeastern Oklahoma.
by WUVIE Apr 6, 2011 5:23 PM
Foliage of Podophyllum peltatum in the evening Spring sunlight. Northeastern Oklahoma, 04-06-2011.
by WUVIE Apr 6, 2011 5:25 PM
One of many small colonies of Podophyllum peltatum growing in the wooded area behind our home in Northeastern Oklahoma. Spring 2011.
by WUVIE Apr 6, 2011 5:28 PM
Downward view of some enjoying a sunny spot
by Rivenfae Apr 10, 2011 2:34 PM
Some Mayapples in South Christian County,Kentucky
by Bopar5618 Apr 11, 2011 6:46 PM
It likes this shady drainage area
by RosemaryK May 15, 2011 7:04 PM
by mygardens Jun 19, 2011 6:53 PM
5-2011 *Plymouth Nursery, Plymouth, MI
by DaylilySLP Nov 4, 2011 6:51 PM
5-2011 *Plymouth Nursery, Plymouth, MI
by DaylilySLP Nov 4, 2011 6:52 PM
5-2011 *Plymouth Nursery, Plymouth, MI
by DaylilySLP Nov 4, 2011 6:52 PM
6-2011 *Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor, MI
by DaylilySLP Nov 11, 2011 1:53 PM
6-2011 *Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor, MI
by DaylilySLP Nov 11, 2011 1:54 PM
6-2011 *Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor, MI
by DaylilySLP Nov 11, 2011 1:54 PM
by plant_it May 26, 2013 7:00 AM
May 10, 2013
by Gabrielle Jul 1, 2013 5:30 PM
New leaves on May 5 in south central Wisconsin
by humulus_lupulus Aug 24, 2014 6:28 AM
For those without access to a shade garden, P. peltatum can be container grown.
by Ted_B Jun 12, 2015 10:25 PM
Street garden in lower Manhattan, NY
by RosinaBloom Jul 10, 2016 8:38 AM
by RosinaBloom Jul 10, 2016 8:38 AM
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