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mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) observed in Oxford Pl, Charlottesville, VA, US

iNaturalist · 2026-04-24

A research-grade observation of mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) was recorded in a residential area of Charlottesville, Virginia, confirming the presence of this native woodland wildflower in an urban neighborhood setting.

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Mayapple confirmed at a specific residential location in Charlottesville, VA, expanding the community-verified occurrence map for this species

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Observation achieved 'research-grade' status, meaning at least two-thirds of identifiers on iNaturalist agreed on the species identification

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Occurrence is within an urban neighborhood (Oxford Pl), suggesting mayapple persistence or naturalization in human-modified landscapes