MAYAPPLE
			Podophyllum peltatum - Mandrake
	HOME Botanical Terms Lists: Master Plant List Flowering Times List Flowers by Color/Type Endangered Species List Habitat List Use the 'back' button on your browser to return, if necessary.		This season i didn't get a picture of the flower which is ready to bloom here. Next season definitely. DESCRIPTION: A single waxy white nodding flower erupts from the 'v' formed by the twin leaves of this early spring plant. The pair of roughly circular leaves have 3 - 7 sharp lobes and are about 6 - 8 inches wide when fully extended. FLOWERS: March to April (Fruit May to June) HABITAT: Prefers acidy soil. Grows in woodland borders, in high tundra-like areas, upland bogs and barrens, and thickets.   OTHER INFORMATION: aa As it erupts, it's one of the few pieces of green in the woods. This single-leaved plant will not have any fruit this year. The fruit, like the flower, is waxy and may last into July if undisturbed. OTHER OBSERVATIONS: My observations about this plant can be found at: OFFSITE INFORMATION: If you're interested