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Marsh Grass-of-Parnassus/Bog star
Parnassia palustris
46.4126, 7.32213
Field Notes
Description:
This plant is recognizable by its beautiful white flowers with 5 ribbed petals. The last shot shows the plant's heart-shaped leaf, found at the base. Each stem carries one flower. Usually found in patches but this one was standing alone along a mountain path.
Habitat:
Found mostly in high mountain meadows, but also in marshy places, on the banks of streams, in mountain bogs. Spotted here at 1400m ASL.
Notes:
Flowers in July and August.
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