Mitellastra caulescens
Creeping Mitrewort, Leafy Mitrewort
Other regional names: Slight Stemmed Mitrewort +2 more
- Slight Stemmed Mitrewort
- Star Bishop's Cap
- Star Shaped Mitrewort
Also known as: Mitella caulescens f. tonsa H.St.John +2 more
- Mitella caulescens f. tonsa H.St.John
- Mitella caulescens Nutt.
- Mitella caulescens Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Saxifragaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Mitellastra caulescens (commonly known as Creeping Mitrewort or Leafy Mitrewort) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington