Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

May Apple
The Herbs

(Podophyllum peltatum) Poison

Folk Names: American Mandrake, Duck’s Foot, Hog Apple, Mandrake, Raccoon Berry, Wild Lemon

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Mercury

Element: Fire

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Magical Uses: American mandrake, or may apple, is generally used as a substitute for the European (true) mandrake. Its uses are practically identical. The may apple is not related to the true mandrake.