A mayapple root is used as a cytostatic and in the treatment of
viral and genital warts. As of 2013, a mayapple root is going for
around 60 cents a pound.
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The scientific or taxonomic name would be Podophyllum peltatum.
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Mayapple?
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I'll use my familiar Southern Ontario forests as an example. 3
common plants that grow here are mayapple, sensitive fern and blue
cohosh.