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Mayapple
Podophyllum peltatum
In the United States:
Native
· also called mayapple, american mandrake
Honeybees visit mayapple primarily for its nutritious pollen, as the flowers produce no nectar. Peak bloom occurs in April to May, providing early-season forage in woodland understories. The plant forms dense colonies via rhizomes in shaded, moist areas and is not typically invasive.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | March–May |
| Hardiness zones | 3-9 |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | shade |
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