Twoleaf Bishop's-cap (Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Twoleaf Bishop's-cap

Mitella diphylla

Summary ⁶

Mitella diphylla (twoleaf miterwort) is a clump forming, open woodland plant growing from a fibrouse root system. The species is placed in the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to Eastern North America and is a spring blooming plant with lacy, white flowers produced on stems growing from 20 to 50 centimeters tall. The seeds are produced in small green cups and when ripe are black and released by mid summer. This species is grown as an...

Range and habitat in illinois ⁷

Bishop's Cap occurs occasionally in northern, east-central, west-central, and hilly areas of southern Illinois; in many central and south-central areas of the state, it appears to be absent (see Distribution Map). Habitats include upland woodlands, wooded slopes, rocky bluffs, and shady ravines. The substrate of the rocky woodlands where this species occurs can consist of either limestone or sandstone. This species is usually found in high quality woodlands. Faunal Associations