noun
- A small North American plant of the saxifrage family, having heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers, formerly used in herbal medicine.
Usage: Also called bishop's cap or false miterwort; Botanical name: Mitella
Examples
- The mitrewort grows in shaded woodland areas throughout eastern North America.
- Mitrewort flowers are delicate and bloom in spring.
- Native Americans traditionally used mitrewort in herbal remedies.
- The plant's name comes from the shape of its seed pods, which resemble a bishop's mitre.
- Gardeners often cultivate mitrewort in shade gardens for its attractive foliage.