Mandrake duck9/3/2023 These fruits should be eaten in moderation and only when perfectly ripe as they have been known to cause sever diarrhea. One part of the mayapple that is not toxic in small doses is the ripe fruit, it is edible once it turns yellow and is slightly soft and has a sweet, mildly acidic taste. (Poisonous: Please refer to the warnings below and do not handle Mayapple without taking the necessary precautions.) The flowers do not grow on all stems and only the flowering stems produce two or more leaves with flowers below the leaves. The stems of the mayapple grow to around 30-40 cm tall with umbrella like leaves (sometimes called witches umbrella). Mayapples are a woodland plant that grow in colonies that begin as a single root. It’s scientific name is Podophyllum peltatum and it is widespread across eastern United States and Southeastern Canada. Mayapple is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Berberidaceae family. Mayapple is often called American Mandrake the ‘American’ in the name is used to distinguish it from the true European Mandrake (Mandragora officinarum). Podophyllotoxin is extracted from the roots and rhizomes of Podophyllum species.Folk Names: American Mandrake, Duck’s Foot, Hog Apple, Mandrake, Raccoon Berry or Wild Lemon
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