Plant Details
Diphylleia cymosa
Umbrella-leaf, Pixie-parasol
Scientific Name: |
Diphylleia cymosa |
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Common Name: |
Umbrella-leaf, Pixie-parasol |
Plant Family |
Berberidaceae (Barberry Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Type: |
Herb/Wildflower |
Bloom Color(s): |
White |
Size in Feet: |
3.5 |
Light: |
Shade |
Soil Moisture: |
Sub-hygric(*) |
Bloom Time: |
May - June |
Bloom 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. |
State Rank: |
No NC Rank Listed (*) |
Global Rank: |
No Global Rank listed (*) |
State Status: |
No NC Status Listed (*) |
Federal Status: |
No U.S. Status Listed (*) |
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. |
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Plants
Martha Baskin |
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Blooms
Martha Baskin |
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Berries
Martha Baskin |
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Links: |
USDA PLANTS Database Record |
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