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Parnassia fimbriata
Parnassia fimbriata K.D. Koenig
Fringed Grass Of Parnassus, Fringed Parnassia
Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PAFI3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
A white or cream, saucer-shaped flower blooms atop each of several stems, with most leaves at base.
Parnassus, in both common and scientific names, probably dedicates the plant to the Muses, for snowcapped Mount Parnassus was celebrated as their home. The 5 fan-shaped, finger-tipped staminodia of Parnassia are distinctive.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AK , CA , CO , ID , MT , NM , NV , OR , UT , WA , WYCanada: AB , BC
Native Distribution: Alaska to central California; east to the Rocky Mountains from New Mexico to Alberta.
Native Habitat: Wet places in the mountains.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: HighLight Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFind Seed or Plants
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | OBL | OBL | OBL |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Parnassia fimbriata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Parnassia fimbriata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Parnassia fimbriata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2014-10-17Research By: TWC Staff