species 120,433 observations
Mayapple
Podophyllum peltatum
Field notes
Supports All
38
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Variegated Fritillary, Wild Rye Borer Moth, Mayapple Borer Moth, Black-patched Clepsis Moth
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Danae testacea
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
White Slant-line, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Monarch
33
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade Full shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Dry soil Rabbits
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower Edible Herbaceous perennial Poisonous
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.