[Bishop's-caps and Mitreworts: The Genera Mitellastra, Ozomelis and Pectiantia in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon and Washington]

Pacific Mitrewort, Threeparted Miterwort, Three-parted Mitrewort, Three-tooth Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort

Ozomelis trifida

Synonyms: Mitella trifida, Mitella trifida var. trifida, Mitella trifida var. violacea, Mitella violacea, Ozomelis anomala, Ozomelis micrantha

Inflorescence of Pacific Mitrewort, Threeparted Miterwort, Three-parted Mitrewort, Three-tooth Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort: Ozomelis trifida (Synonyms: Mitella trifida, Mitella trifida var. trifida, Mitella trifida var. violacea, Mitella violacea, Ozomelis anomala, Ozomelis micrantha) - Pacific Mitrewort, Threeparted Miterwort, Three-parted Mitrewort, Three-tooth Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort: Ozomelis trifida (Synonyms: Mitella trifida, Mitella trifida var. trifida, Mitella trifida var. violacea, Mitella violacea, Ozomelis anomala, Ozomelis micrantha)

The photo at left shows Pacific mitrewort as seen along FS Rd 82 on Mt. Adams at SnowKing Snow Park (~3250') and its intersection with the King Mt. Rd (~3560').........May 7, 2005. The photo at right shows the inflorescence of Pacific mitrewort as seen along the Surveyor's Ridge Trail northwest of Gibson Prairie Horse Camp, Mount Hood National Forest......June 11, 2024.

Pacific Mitrewort, Threeparted Miterwort, Three-parted Mitrewort, Three-tooth Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort: Ozomelis trifida (Synonyms: Mitella trifida, Mitella trifida var. trifida, Mitella trifida var. violacea, Mitella violacea, Ozomelis anomala, Ozomelis micrantha) - Leaf of Pacific Mitrewort, Threeparted Miterwort, Three-parted Mitrewort, Three-tooth Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort: Ozomelis trifida (Synonyms: Mitella trifida, Mitella trifida var. trifida, Mitella trifida var. violacea, Mitella violacea, Ozomelis anomala, Ozomelis micrantha) - Pacific Mitrewort, Threeparted Miterwort, Three-parted Mitrewort, Three-tooth Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort: Ozomelis trifida (Synonyms: Mitella trifida, Mitella trifida var. trifida, Mitella trifida var. violacea, Mitella violacea, Ozomelis anomala, Ozomelis micrantha)

Pacific mitrewort observed in woods atop Monte Cristo, Monte Cristo Natural Area Preserve........June 21, 2022.

--- Inflorescence of Pacific Mitrewort, Threeparted Miterwort, Three-parted Mitrewort, Three-tooth Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort: Ozomelis trifida (Synonyms: Mitella trifida, Mitella trifida var. trifida, Mitella trifida var. violacea, Mitella violacea, Ozomelis anomala, Ozomelis micrantha) - Inflorescence ofPacific Mitrewort, Threeparted Miterwort, Three-parted Mitrewort, Three-tooth Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort: Ozomelis trifida (Synonyms: Mitella trifida, Mitella trifida var. trifida, Mitella trifida var. violacea, Mitella violacea, Ozomelis anomala, Ozomelis micrantha) - Inflorescence of Pacific Mitrewort, Threeparted Miterwort, Three-parted Mitrewort, Three-tooth Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort: Ozomelis trifida (Synonyms: Mitella trifida, Mitella trifida var. trifida, Mitella trifida var. violacea, Mitella violacea, Ozomelis anomala, Ozomelis micrantha)

Pacific Mitrewort: Mitella trifida var. trifida as seen at 4100' atop the ridge dividing Dairy and Cougar Creeks on Mt. Adams........June 17, 2006. Note the white, 3-lobed petals.

Basal leaf of Pacific Mitrewort, Threeparted Miterwort, Three-parted Mitrewort, Three-tooth Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort: Ozomelis trifida (Synonyms: Mitella trifida, Mitella trifida var. trifida, Mitella trifida var. violacea, Mitella violacea, Ozomelis anomala, Ozomelis micrantha) - Basal leaf of Pacific Mitrewort, Threeparted Miterwort, Three-parted Mitrewort, Three-tooth Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort: Ozomelis trifida (Synonyms: Mitella trifida, Mitella trifida var. trifida, Mitella trifida var. violacea, Mitella violacea, Ozomelis anomala, Ozomelis micrantha)

Leaves of Pacific Mitrewort: Mitella trifida var. trifida as seen at 4100' atop the ridge dividing Dairy and Cougar Creeks on Mt. Adams........June 17, 2006.

Flower of Pacific Mitrewort, Threeparted Miterwort, Three-parted Mitrewort, Three-tooth Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort: Ozomelis trifida (Synonyms: Mitella trifida, Mitella trifida var. trifida, Mitella trifida var. violacea, Mitella violacea, Ozomelis anomala, Ozomelis micrantha)

Pacific Mitrewort: Mitella trifida var. trifida as seen at 4100' atop the ridge dividing Dairy and Cougar Creeks on Mt. Adams........June 17, 2006.

Inflorescence of Pacific Mitrewort, Threeparted Miterwort, Three-parted Mitrewort, Three-tooth Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort: Ozomelis trifida (Synonyms: Mitella trifida, Mitella trifida var. trifida, Mitella trifida var. violacea, Mitella violacea, Ozomelis anomala, Ozomelis micrantha) - Basal leaf blade of Pacific Mitrewort, Threeparted Miterwort, Three-parted Mitrewort, Three-tooth Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort: Ozomelis trifida (Synonyms: Mitella trifida, Mitella trifida var. trifida, Mitella trifida var. violacea, Mitella violacea, Ozomelis anomala, Ozomelis micrantha)

Pacific mitrewort as seen along the Eightmile Loop Trail, Mount Hood National Forest..........May 17, 2015.

Pacific Mitrewort, Threeparted Miterwort, Three-parted Mitrewort, Three-tooth Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort, Three-toothed Mitrewort: Ozomelis trifida (Synonyms: Mitella trifida, Mitella trifida var. trifida, Mitella trifida var. violacea, Mitella violacea, Ozomelis anomala, Ozomelis micrantha)

Pacific mitrewort as seen atop Juniper Peak, Dark Divide, Gifford Pinchot National Forest...........September 13, 2014.

Paul Slichter