Jeffersonia diphylla

Description

Jeffersonia diphylla, or Twinleaf, is an early spring wildflower with a single white, cup-shaped flower resembling Bloodroot. Twinleaf has long-stemmed leaves, divided into two lobes giving the appearance of two separate leaves, hence its common name. Twinleaf prefers well-drained, medium soil and the shade of hardwood forests. When massed, the foliage creates an effective ground cover in shady areas.