Jeffersonia diphylla

Rare in the wild in the Finger Lakes region, but grown extensively in horticulture. Found in rich, calcareous soils in woods.

Native Plant of the Month

April 2008

Smallest seedlings do not have typical leaf shape, but still distinctive. See top center and bottom right edge of main cluster.

R Parker

Common Name(s):

Twinleaf

Type:

Native

Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials

Status:

Threatened NYS (S2)

Moisture:

Dry
Moist

Light:

Shade

Soil:

Humus-rich Woodland

Showy fruit
Groundcover