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Etymology: Parnassia: named for Mt. Parnassus of Greece, of uncertain application
Plants: erect, perennial, 8"-16" tall forb Leaves: basal leaves with oval-rounded blade and rounded to heart-shaped base; ![]() Flowers: white, 5-parted, 3/4"-1" wide, petals 1/2 to 2 times longer than the triangular sepals; solitary; blooms July-Aug. Habitat: wet; shores, meadows; in limy soil Conservation Status: Threatened |
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