Twinleaf
Jeffersonia diphylla

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.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Range map for Twinleaf (Jeffersonia diphylla)

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