| Parnassia grandifolia | |
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Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Celastrales |
| Family: | Celastraceae |
| Genus: | Parnassia |
| Species: | P. grandifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Parnassia grandifolia | |
Parnassia grandifolia, also known asbigleaf grass of Parnassus,[2] is a floweringherbaceous plant of the familyCelastraceae.
It is native to the southeastern United States, where it has a spotty distribution.[3] Its primary habitat is open wet areas over calcareous soil, such asfens and gravellyseeps. However, in the Gulf Coastal Plain it is found in bogs and areas of wet savanna.[2]
Parnassia grandifolia is uncommon throughout its range, often having a low number of individuals at a given site. It is considered an indicator of high quality seepage communities,[4] and does not tolerate habitat degradation. Its specialized wetland habitat has been destroyed in many areas due to development and agriculture. As a result, this species is considered vulnerable.[1]
It is a rosette forming perennial that produces white flowers in late summer and fall.[4]
