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Diphylleia cymosa
Also called Umbrella Leaf, Pixie Parasol
American umbrellaleaf is a woodland perennial native to the southern Appalachians, grown for its large, umbrella-like leaves and late-spring flower clusters. It needs shade, consistent moisture and humus-rich soil.
Diphylleia cymosa, the umbrella leaf, is a North American ornamental plant of the barberry family, Berberidaceae, endemic to the southeastern United States. It is found in the deciduous forests of the southern Appalachian Mountains and blooms in the late spring. It was formerly known as Podophyllum cymosum.
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