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Parnassia

Parnassia

9.9
A plant that grows in bogs with white star-shaped flowers in northern regions
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Parnassia genus in northern Alaska.

Examples

  • The wetland was filled with Parnassia blooming among the moss and sedges.

  • Gardeners admire the delicate white flowers of Parnassia in water gardens and bogs.

  • Look at that stunning Parnassia!

  • I saw a beautiful Parnassia blooming in the wetlands.

  • Gardeners admire the delicate white flowers of Parnassia in water gardens and bogs.

  • The wetland was filled with Parnassia blooming among the moss and sedges.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Parnassia genus in northern Alaska.

Compounds

Parnassia fimbriata
  • Specialized
9.9

A bog plant with heart-shaped leaves and cream or white saucer-shaped flowers with fringed petals

Parnassia palustris
  • Specialized
9.9

A small long-lived plant with oval leaves and white star-shaped flowers that grows in wet places

Surface Forms

Parnassia singular
Parnassias plural

Etymology

Parnassia is named after the Greek mountain Parnassus, a place linked with poetry and the Muses. That's why these small, star-shaped bog flowers are often called 'grass of Parnassus', and the name helps you remember their delicate, poetic look and wet home.