Plant Details
Mitella diphylla
Miterwort
Scientific Name: |
Mitella diphylla |
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Genus: |
Mitella |
Species Epithet: |
diphylla |
Common Name: |
Miterwort |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
0-1 ft., 1-3 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White |
Light: |
Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day, Less than 2 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Moist |
Bloom Time: |
April, May, June |
Growing Area: |
Mountains |
Habitat Description: |
Mesic, rocky forests, rocky seeps, and seepage swamps, especially over mafic or calcareous rocks (Weakley 2015). Common in NC Mountains. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate, Opposite, Basal |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
No known wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Not Recommended for home landscapes |
Notes: |
Tiny, delicate, fringed flowers--worth getting down on your knees for a close-up view! |
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Plant & Blooms
Martha Baskin |
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Links: |
USDA PLANTS Database Record |
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