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Mayapple
Podophyllum peltatum
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 | April–May |
| USDA zones | 3-8 |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | shade |
| Native | Eastern North America |