Mayapple Plant
NameMayapple Plant
Species NamePodophyllum peltatum
Common NameMayapple
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)4
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, smooth stem
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesLarge, distinctive umbrella-like leaves; single white flower; native woodland plant known for its unique growth cycle.
Description
This image displays a Mayapple plant (Podophyllum peltatum) growing in its natural woodland environment, not as a cultivated bonsai specimen. It features two large, deeply lobed umbrella-like leaves and a single white flower with prominent yellow stamens emerging from the stem junction. The plant exhibits a generally upright growth habit with a slightly curved stem.
