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  8. Fen Grass of Parnassus

species 4,778 observations

Fen Grass of Parnassus

Parnassia glauca

Status
native
Bees
1 specialist raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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17 native animals
supported in the US
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Parnassia Miner 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Goldenrod Soldier Beetle, Oblique Streaktail, Narrow-headed Marsh Fly, Black-shouldered Drone Fly 8
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Oblique-banded Pond Fly, Blue-polished Drone Fly, American Lady, Ligated Furrow Bee 8

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Wet
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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