Names and Myths

Mitchella Of Mitchell (John Mitchell 1711-1768) 

repens creeping

Natural history / Folklore

Indian women used a tea of leaves or berries for problems of childbirth.¹²

Description

Creeping vine with small evergreen leaves with a white midrib. Tubular white - pinkish flower borne at end of stem, single red fruit edible but tasteless.¹²