Plant Details
Diphylleia cymosa
Umbrella-leaf, Pixie-parasol
Scientific Name: |
Diphylleia cymosa |
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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 |
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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Martha Baskin |
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Blooms
Martha Baskin |
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Berries
Martha Baskin |
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Links: |
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