After a rainstorm or heavy dew, the leaves seem to shimmer with little droplets of water. The common name is likely from the ancient legend of it being used to adorn the Virgin Mary. Native to Turkey and the Carpathian Mountains. Functionally this plant has been used medicinally since Antiquity for stomach ailments, and to dye wool green. Mantle is quite carefree in most situations.
Fresh seed germinates quickly, older seed requires cold stratification.