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| Identification |
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Genus
Podophyllum
Species
peltatum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
wild mandrake
raccoon berry
American mandrake
May apple
Family
PODOPHYLLACEAE
Specimen number
S11671
Data source
HtZn p156;MedPl p250;Poison p98;Frgnt p266
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Herb
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
10" - 1' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Partial to full shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Fertile
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 06-07
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Podophyllum peltatum has a colorful display of berries in the fall and early winter. May apple (also known as American mandrake, wild mandrake or raccoon berry) has mild rank smelling flowers. This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this plant has a texture that is fertile. Partial to full shade is best for growing this species. It likes moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
yes
Desirable qualities
Other interest
large berries
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Seeds
Stems
Roots
Poisonous indications
The root can cause dermatitis, or when ingested, can cause respiratory stimulation, vomiting, catharsis, coma or death.
Internal poison
yes
Dermatologic poison
yes
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
anticarcinogenic
Medicinal parts
Rhizome
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
yes
Toxicity precautions
It is cytotoxic if taken internally
Medicinal notes
Podophyllum peltatum has been traditionally used as an anticarcinogenic. It is illegal in some countries to possess or use this plant without proper certification. Can be fatal if taken internally. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the rhizome. It is cytotoxic if taken internally. The seeds of this plant as well as the stems and the roots are toxic. It is poisonous if ingested. It causes dermatitis when touched. The root can cause dermatitis, or when ingested, can cause respiratory stimulation, vomiting, catharsis, coma or death.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
unpleasant odor
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Rank
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Leaves: Podophyllum peltatum has huge deeply lobed leaves that arise from tall stems. Flowers: May apple (locally known in some parts as American mandrake, wild mandrake or raccoon berry) has inconspicuous. waxy, white nodding flower with 8 petals. Flowers occur in a range of colors including white, azure and blue.
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