May Apple

Botanical Name
Podophyllum peltatum
 
Usual Origin(s)
 
Description
May Apple, also known as American mandrake, Indian apple and mayapple, is a member of the barberry family that inhabits the woodlands of eastern North America. It is classified as a spring emphemeral, which means that it emerges in early spring and undergoes a furious growth cycle but dies back to the ground when most other forest plants are reaching maturity in mid-summer.Although all parts of the plant are toxic, Native Americans and early American settlers boiled the root to make topical infusions.
 
Folk Names
American Mandrake, Duck's Foot, Hog Apple, Mandrake, Raccoon Berry, Wild Lemon
 
Gender
Masculine
 
Planet
Mercury
 
Element
Fire
 
Power
Money
 
Magical Uses
American mandrake, or may apple, is generally used as a substitute for the European (true) mandrake. The may apple is not related to the true mandrake. 
 
Not meant for internal use, DO NOT INGEST; TOXIC! 
 
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