Other common names:
Bishop's Cap, Coolwort Miterwort, Two-leaved Bishop's Cap French names:
Mitrelle à deux feuilles Family: Saxifrage Family (Saxifragaceae) Similar species: • Naked Miterwort (Mitella nuda) - Plant and flowers very small and delicate, leaves round. Flowers: Spring; White; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Simple Habitat: Wet Areas Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 282 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: diphylla: two-leaved Photographs:
249 photographs available, of which 7 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
Miterwort flowers are tiny but nevertheless fascinating.
The flowers on the main stalk.
Miterwort plants with flower stalks in the spring sunshine.
A couple of Miterwort plants in their favoured habitat: damp soil, wetlands, swamps.
Young Miterwort plants just unfurling in early spring (May 1st).
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