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Mayapple //Podophyllin peltatum// Beach Valley Trail
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logged leaves. up to 20-30cm diameter leaves Seeds are toxic Along running water, moist soils, clumped, shady clearings. N 40 W 80 -pharmaceutical source of podophyllum -fruit can be used in jellies -flowers are pollinated by bumblebees and other long-nosed insects || media type="file" key="MayApple Web Movie.wmv" width="272" height="272"
 * **Leaf**: Dark green, palmate,
 * Form**: long stemmed, umbrella shaped
 * Flower:** 3-5cm white flowers growing between
 * Fruit**: large, fleshy, lemon-like berry
 * Location**: Eastern North America,
 * Economic/Ecological Importance:**
 * -** used as a treatment for cancer