fringed grass of Parnassus
Parnassia fimbriata K.D.Koenig
Parnassia fimbriata is a flowering plant in the Celastraceae family, native to western North America. It grows in alpine and subalpine wet areas from Alaska and northwestern Canada to the southern Rocky Mountains. The species was first described by Charles Konig in 1805.
Description
Parnassia fimbriata, known as fringed grass of Parnassus, is a member of the Celastraceae family. It is found in alpine and subalpine habitats, particularly in wet environments. The plant is not a true grass, despite its common name. Its range extends from Alaska and northwestern Canada to the southern Rocky Mountains. First described in 1805 by Charles Konig, it is a species adapted to high-altitude ecosystems.
Other common names
fringed grass of ParnassusFringed Grass-of-ParnassusRocky Mtn. grass of Parnassus
Synonyms
Parnassia rivularisParnassia fimbriata var. fimbriata
