It is frequently found in large dense patches with creeping underground stems and thick fibrous roots. When it is a first year plant, it has one leaf. When it is a second year plant, it has two. Medical uses It can help some forms of cancer, snake bites, warts, urinary problems, bowel, and skin disorders. Farmers use it to help with potato plants.
Doctors use it to help with diarrhea.
The resin it has is podophyllinnis, which is used in a strong laxative.