Berberidaceae Podophyllum peltatum L.

Mayapple

Cherokee - Food, Fruit

Use documented by:
Perry, Myra Jean, 1975, Food Use of 'Wild' Plants by Cherokee Indians, The University of Tennessee, M.S. Thesis, page 32

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Scientific name: Podophyllum peltatum L.
USDA symbol: POPE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Mayapple
Family: Berberidaceae
Family (APG): Berberidaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Ripe fruit used for food.

RECRD: 2126 id: 28684

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