Mitella diphylla

Rich soil of forests and swamp edges & hummocks. The flower stalk has two stemless leaves partway up above the basal leaves. This distinguishes the species from M. nuda, also found in central NY. (although hybrids exist)

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Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Miterwort
Mitrewort
Bishop's-Cap
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Part Shade
Shade
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