Parnassia glauca

Found in wet, limy areas. The only other Parnassia species in NY is believed to be extirpated. 

Seedling

Parnassia glauca has glaucus leaves.
Hand for scale. Note glaucus leaves.
R. Parker

Mentioned in Solidago

Solidago 24(3)

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
common grass of Parnassus
fen grass of Parnassus
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Wet
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun

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