Mitchella repens

Seen in hemlock forests where the competition is mild, and in drier forests with sandy soils. Often on banks of forest trails & logging roads. The flowers grow in pairs and the red fruits are eaten by wildlife.

Mentioned in Solidago

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Partridgeberry
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Part Sun
Part Shade
Shade
Soil: 
Humus-rich Woodland
"green" in winter
Showy fruit
Groundcover

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