What is "miterwort"

mitrewort \mitrewort\ n. Any of various rhizomatous perennial herbs of the genus Mitella having a capsule resembling a bishop's miter. [Also spelled miterwort.]

Syn: miterwort, bishop's cap.

n. Any plant of the genus (taxlink Mitella genus noshow=1): slender perennial herbs with a pod slightly resembling a bishop's miter.

n. any of various rhizomatous perennial herbs of the genus Mitella having a capsule resembling a bishop's miter [syn: mitrewort, bishop's cap]