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Mayapple Flower - Podophyllum peltatum The common name refers to the May blooming of its apple-like flower. This flower had a cute little hopper hiding on it, which I didn&#039;t notice when taking the photo.<br />
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Habitat: Mixed forest Geotagged,Mayapple,Podophyllum,Podophyllum peltatum,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Mayapple Flower - Podophyllum peltatum

The common name refers to the May blooming of its apple-like flower. This flower had a cute little hopper hiding on it, which I didn't notice when taking the photo.

Habitat: Mixed forest

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Mayapples are woodland plants, typically growing in colonies derived from a single root. The stems grow to 30–40 cm tall, with palmately lobed umbrella-like leaves up to 20–40  cm diameter with 3–9 shallowly to deeply cut lobes.

Similar species: Ranunculales
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jan 15, 2022. Captured May 18, 2021 09:57 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/83s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm