Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Wet lands
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires standing water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
toxicodendron vernix
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
mandrake américain
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
mandrake americano
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ranunculales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Poison Sumac and Mayapple
Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Mayapple? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Mayapple. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Mayapple doesn't have thorns. Also Poison Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation and Mayapple has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Poison Sumac and Mayapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Mayapple
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Mayapple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Poison Sumac and Mayapple Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Mayapple are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Mayapple
Care of Poison Sumac and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mayapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.