Characteristics
Mitella nuda L.
naked mitrewort, naked bishop’s cap
Cool northern hardwood to coniferous forests and swamps. Often in dense moss cover on wet to wet-mesic soils. A northern species that is most common in the northern and cooler parts of New York.
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
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Native FAC, OBL (NWPL) FACW (NWPL EMP) FACW (NWPL NCNE) S4 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Saxifragales
Mitella nuda L. - naked mitrewort, naked bishop’s cap
Citation
Mitella nuda L.
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo by: Jacqueline Donnelly. Photo taken: Essex Co., NY: 31 May 2014 - 6
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