Twoleaf Miterwort

Twoleaf Miterwort (Mitella diphylla), also known as Bishop's Cap, is a delicate and enchanting perennial wildflower native to the rich, moist forests of eastern North America. Standing on slender stems, it is easily recognized by its unique, tiny, snowflake-like white flowers that bloom in mid-to-late spring. The plant gets its common names from the shape of its tiny seedpods, which resemble a bishop’s miter (or cap), and the single pair of opposite, stemless leaves that sit midway up the flowering stalk.

Habitat: Found in rich, moist deciduous forests, often on slopes, near streams, or in shaded ravines with calcareous soils.