Threeparted miterwort facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Threeparted miterwort |
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Mitella
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trifida
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Mitella trifida is a special kind of flowering plant. People often call it the threeparted miterwort or Pacific miterwort. It belongs to the saxifrage family of plants.
About the Threeparted Miterwort
This plant is a rhizomatous perennial herb. This means it's a plant that lives for many years. It grows from a special underground stem called a rhizome. The plant can grow to be about 45 centimeters (about 18 inches) tall.
Where It Grows
The threeparted miterwort is found in western North America. You can find it in places like Alaska, Montana, and California. It likes to grow in wet, wooded areas. These are places with lots of trees and moisture.
What It Looks Like
The leaves of the threeparted miterwort grow around the bottom of its stem. These leaves are round and can be up to 10 centimeters (about 4 inches) wide. Their edges are often lobed and have rounded teeth.
Its Unique Flowers
The plant has a tall, straight flower stalk called an inflorescence. This stalk can hold up to 20 flowers. The flowers usually grow along one side of the stem. Each flower is shaped like a small cup. It has five petals that can be white or have a hint of violet color. What makes these flowers special is that their petals are usually divided into three parts. These parts look like small, pointed shapes called lance-shaped lobes.
