species 13,561 observations

Twoleaf Miterwort

Mitella diphylla

Field notes

Mitella diphylla (twoleaf miterwort, two-leaved mitrewort, or bishop's cap) is a clump forming, open woodland plant native to northeast and midwest regions of North America.

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2 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Ruffed Grouse 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors American Dainty 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Habit: Clumping Erect Spreading
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.