Virginia Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum)

= Virginia Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum) =
Hydrophyllum virginianum, or Virginia Waterleaf, is an Ontario Native perennial found throughout Eastern North America. It thrives in shaded woodland. Blooming in spring, it is essential for early awakening species, providing them with food during a scarce time. With adaptability to varying moisture levels, Virginia Waterleaf is a resilient and valuable native species in its natural habitat. It is known for it's spotted leaves.
== Sowing and Reproduction ==
There is no gender requirement to grow Hydrophyllum virginianum.
Method
Best methods unknown, but fresh or moist seed would be betterWild Plants From Seed
Cold Stratification
Requires Cold Stratification Plus Moisture of at least 3 months. or two months according to Prairie MoonPrairie Moon Nursery
== Harvesting ==
Wait until the seed pods of Virginia Waterleaf have become dry, hard and brown and start to split open. 
== Storage ==
Dry the capsules for a couple of days until the seeds are easily removed. Separate seed from chaff as with other plants.
Hydrophyllum Virginianum will lose viability when stored dry. Sow fresh or store in moist vermiculite or sand until ready to sow.
== Toxicity ==
Strength: Unknown.
Toxic to:
*Humans: Unknown
*Dogs and Cats: Unknown
*Livestock: Unknown