Latin name: Parnassia palustris L. Pronunciation: par-NAS-ee-a pal-US-tris Common name: Grass-of-parnassus Family: Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage) Habitat: Wet meadows, 7000'-8000', in montane coniferous forest, South Fork Meadows, San Bernardino Mts, RARE in Southern California Blooming period: July to October Name derivations: 1) Parnassia 2) palustris Formerly Parnassia californica |
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