mayapples
Umbrella-leafed forest plants
Mayapples are woodland plants native to eastern North America, recognized by their umbrella-like leaves and single white flower that produces a small yellow fruit.
The fruit is edible when ripe, though other parts of the plant are toxic.
They grow in colonies on forest floors, blooming in spring: The mayapples carpeted the woods in May.
Cytotoxic plant lignan
- resinViscous plant secretion
- purgativeSubstance inducing evacuation
- Native AmericanOriginal inhabitants of America
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
toxin · cancer · chemotherapy · cathartic · folk medicine · pharmaceutical · antiviral · poisonous
Uncultivated flowering plant
- rhizomeHorizontal underground plant stem
- colonyDependent territorial settlement
- umbrellaHandheld rain shelter
- leavesTree's photosynthetic organs
woodland · perennial · native · understory · deciduous · spring · ephemeral · forest floor
Pollen-transferring organism
- bumblebeeLarge fuzzy stinging insect
- fliesWinged buzzing pests
- beetlesHard-winged insects
- box turtleLand reptile, hinged shell
seed dispersal · raccoon · wildlife · opossum · habitat · groundcover · mesic · native plant
podophyllotoxin
Cytotoxic plant lignan
- resinViscous plant secretion
- purgativeSubstance inducing evacuation
- Native AmericanOriginal inhabitants of America
remedy · toxin · cancer · chemotherapy · cathartic · folk medicine · pharmaceutical · antiviral · poisonous · alkaloid
wildflower
Uncultivated flowering plant
- rhizomeHorizontal underground plant stem
- colonyDependent territorial settlement
- umbrellaHandheld rain shelter
leaves · woodland · perennial · native · understory · deciduous · spring · ephemeral · forest floor · shade
berry
Small edible fruit
August · September · soft · pulpy · fragrant · sweet · harvest · foraging · custard · jam
pollinator
Pollen-transferring organism
box turtle · seed dispersal · raccoon · wildlife · opossum · habitat · groundcover · mesic · native plant · biodiversity