



Parnassia glauca
Fen grass of Parnassus is a lovely plant with white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in wet places and is a special sight in nature, often found near marshes and ponds.
Habitat: Wetlands
The fen grass of Parnassus has bright white, cup-shaped flowers, each with five petals that display delicate green veins. A single flower grows atop a slender, leafless stem, often appearing to float like a star against its green marshy backdrop. Its unique fringed green staminodes make it distinctive.




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PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Despite its name, it’s not a true grass, but a beautiful flowering herb!
Its name 'Parnassia' comes from Mount Parnassus in Greece, a home of the Muses.
Some people call it 'Bog Stars' because its flowers shine brightly in wet, marshy lands.
The tiny green fringes on its flower petals look like miniature eyelashes!
Fen grass of Parnassus has prominent green veins on its white petals that act like landing strips, guiding tiny insects to its sweet nectar!
Fen grass of Parnassus has five fringed, comb-like false stamens (staminodes) that may trick insects into visiting for pollen or nectar.
Fen grass of Parnassus can prevent self-pollination by maturing its male parts before its female parts, encouraging cross-pollination.
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen

Bombus impatiens
visits flowers for nectar

Odocoileus virginianus
may browse foliage
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Grass-like plants are herbaceous plants that visually resemble true grasses, typically having long, narrow leaves.
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Threatened status denotes a species likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future without effective conservation interventions.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
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15-45 cm
10-25 cm
2-3 cm
Summer to Fall
No
None
Perennial
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