Other scientific names: Jeffersonia bartonis, Jeffersonia binata, Podophyllum diphyllum Family: Barberry Family (Berberidaceae) Distinctive features:
Paired leaves, white spring flowers in low forests ("flats"). Similar species: • Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) - similar flowers, but without the paired leaves. Flowers: Spring; White; 7 or more parts (petals) Height:
10-40 cm (3-15 in) Habitat: Forests Grows in Sun/Shade:
Shade Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 364 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: diphylla: two-leaved For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
103 photographs available.
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