kidneyleaf grass of Parnassus

Parnassia asarifolia Vent.

Parnassia asarifolia, known as kidneyleaf grass of Parnassus, is a small perennial wildflower in the Celastraceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, particularly the southern Appalachian region, and is found in cool, wet habitats like mountain bogs, fens, seeps, and wet woodlands on acidic soils.

Description

Parnassia asarifolia, commonly called kidneyleaf grass of Parnassus, is a member of the Celastraceae family. It is native to the southeastern U.S., with a distribution that includes states such as Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, and others. This species typically grows in cool, wet environments such as mountain bogs, fens, seeps, and wet woodlands, often on acidic soils. It was first described in 1804 by Vent.