Marsh Grass-of-Parnassus
Parnassia palustris (Parnassia parviflora)
Family:
Staff Tree (Celastraceae)
AKA:
Small-flowered Parnassia, Marsh Parnassia
Photo taken on:
July 7, 2007
Location:
Cement Creek, GV, CO
Life Zones:
Montane to subalpine
Habitat:
Wet soil, stream sides
Similar to Fringed Grass-of-Parnassus but it grows in sunnier habitats and has no leaf on the stem.