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Cressler, Alan

Parnassia caroliniana

Parnassia caroliniana Michx.

Carolina Grass-of-parnassus

Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family)

Synonym(s): Parnassia floridana

USDA Symbol: PACA13

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

A state-listed Endangered species in Florida and North Carolina.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To about 18 inches in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: FL , NC , SC

Growing Conditions

Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Wet

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	OBL				OBL

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Parnassia caroliniana in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Parnassia caroliniana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Parnassia caroliniana

Metadata

Record Modified: 2014-08-04
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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