May Apple – 5/7/24

Observer: David Dearborn

Observation Date: 5/7/24

Observation Time: 3:20 p.m.

Observation Location: Mountain Street

Common Name: May Apple

Scientific Name: Podophyllum peltatum

Comments: This big patch of May Apples has a mutually beneficial relationship with box turtles, which eat the fruit and spread the seeds.

More Information: Butler Soil and Water Conservation District

Box turtle beside the house that can be seen in the photo above: