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Diphylleia cymosa

Umbrella-leaf, Pixie-parasol

Scientific Name:	Diphylleia cymosa
Genus:	Diphylleia
Species Epithet:	cymosa
Common Name:	Umbrella-leaf, Pixie-parasol
Plant Type	Herb/Wildflower
Life Cycle	Perennial
Plant Family	Berberidaceae (Barberry Family)
Native/Alien:	NC Native
Size:	1-3 ft.
Bloom Color(s):	White
Light:	Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day, Less than 2 hours of sun per day
Soil Moisture:	Moist, Wet
Bloom Time:	May, June
Growing Area:	Mountains
Habitat Description:	Seepages and brook-banks, sometimes away from brooks or seeps in northern hardwood or cove hardwood forests (but then usually in subterranean seepage), primarily at moderate to high elevations. Uncommon in NC Mountains.
Leaf Arrangement:	Basal
Leaf Retention:	Deciduous
Leaf Type:	Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like
Leaf Form:	Simple
Life Cycle:	Perennial
Wildlife Value:	Has some wildlife value
Landscape Value:	Suitable for home landscapes
State Rank:	S4: Apparently secure ^(*Key)
Global Rank:	G4 - Apparently Secure ^(*Key)
Notes:	Flowering plants usually have two peltate leaves; non-flowering plants have only one leaf. Non-flowering plants with 1 basal leaves; stem leaves on flowering plants are alternate. Slow growing.
Plants Martha Baskin Nantahala, NC May
Blooms Martha Baskin Nantahala, NC May
Berries Martha Baskin Nantahala, NC
Close-up of flower- 6 white petals. Blue Ridge Pky Milepost 406 Robert Bachand
After flowering the peduncles and pedicels turn bright red and the fruits (drupes) are bright blue and rounded. Blue Ridge Parkway, Haywood Co., NC Bettina Darveaux
Links:	USDA PLANTS Database Record eFloras Plants