Mayapple, Mandrake
Podophyllum peltatum

• Family:Barberry
• Flower: Single White flowers, regular, 6-9 petals
• Leaves: a pair of large, deeply cleft leaves
• Size: Flowers 1.5-2" across; plant 12-24" high in bloom
• Habitat: Rich woods
• Blooms: April-May

The leaves form a familiar umbrella in the shaded woods, sheltering the single flower hanging head-down beneath.