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Mayapples have umbrella-like leaves on foot-tall stems. Plants with a forked stem and two "umbrellas" produce a single flower in the fork. Queen bees frequently visit the flowers, as they are a very rich source of pollen. The flowers give rise to yellow fruits the size of large grapes. The ripe fruit is edible, though all other plant parts (including unripe fruit) are poisonous. The fruit is eaten by box turtles.

• Family: Barberry (Berberidaceae)
• Habitat: woods
• Height: 12-18 inches
• Flower size: 2 inches across
• Flower color: white
• Flowering time: April to June
• Origin: native