Podophyllum peltatum Mayapple
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACU Soil: pH < 6.8
Form/Color Grows to 20"; erect stems; large Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
umbrella-shaped leaves; white flowers Tolerance: tolerance.
with yellow center blooms in May; yellow
fruit ripe in July-August. Urban Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance.
Habitat: Moist, undisturbed woods.
Ecosystem Fruit eaten by box turtles, birds, and
Services: small mammals.
Hydrology: Medium moisture; well-drained soil.
Ornamental White flowers.
Value: Compatibility: Frequently forms colonies.
Salt Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance. Other: Sometimes affected by bright orange
rust fungus.
Shade Tolerant of shade.
Tolerance:
Polygonatum biflorum Smooth Solomon's Seal
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACU Soil: pH < 6.8
Form/Color Arching stem grows to 12"; bright yellow Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
green foliage; pale green to white flowers Tolerance: tolerance.
bloom April-June.
Urban Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance.
Habitat: Rich, dry to moist woods; thickets;
calcareous hammocks.
Ecosystem Roots eaten by mammals; fruit
Services: attracts butterflies and birds.
Hydrology: Medium moisture; moist, acid soils.
Ornamental White flowers, fruit.
Value: Compatibility:
Salt Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance. Other:
Shade Tolerant of partial shade.
Tolerance: