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  8. Marsh grass-of-Parnassus

species 25,992 observations

Marsh grass-of-Parnassus

Parnassia palustris

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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20 native animals
supported in the US
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 6
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Variable Duskyface Fly, Hairy-eyed Flower Fly, Seedcorn Maggot, Golden Dung Fly 14

Children

  • Parnassia palustris palustris
  • Parnassia palustris montanensis
  • Parnassia palustris tenuis

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun
Water use
High
Soil pH
Alkaline
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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