Characteristics
Mitella diphylla L.
two-leaved mitrewort, two-leaved bishop’s cap
Rich mesic forests, forested seeps, edges of swamps, and sometimes on hummocks in swamps. Generally in shaded habitats in deep rich soils of valley bottoms or lower slopes.
Herbaceous
Perennial
Vascular
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Native FACU (NWPL EMP) FACU (NWPL NCNE) S5 (State Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Saxifragales
Mitella diphylla L. - two-leaved mitrewort, two-leaved bishop’s cap
Citation
Mitella diphylla 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: Steve Young. Photo taken: Albany, NY: 14 May 2021 -
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Photo by: Brandon A. Cohen. Photo taken: Green County, NY: 27 April 2021 -
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Photo by: Brandon A. Cohen. Photo taken: Green County, NY: 27 April 2021 -
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Photo by: Jacqueline Donnelly. Photo taken: Saratoga Co., NY: 14 May 2013 - 6
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Photo by: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Jefferson County, NY: 25 June 2022 -
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Photo by: Selma Rosenthal. Photo taken: Onondaga Co., NY: 3 Jul 2017 - 7
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