Parnassia sp.
Grass-of-parnassus, Grass-Of-Parnassus
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Family: Parnassiaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Parnassia sp. (Grass-of-parnassus) is a native California perennial in the Parnassiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Limnanthes: Parnassia has fringed staminodes between stamens; meadowfoam has simple stamens without staminodes.; vs Limonium: Parnassia has solitary flowers on single stems; sea lavender has flowers in branching clusters.; vs Linum: Parnassia has fringed staminodes; flax has simple stamens and capsules splitting into 10 segments.; vs Ayenia: Parnassia has broad petals and fringed staminodes; Ayenia has thread-like petals and fused stamen tube.; vs Drosera: Parnassia has smooth leaves; sundew has leaves covered with sticky insect-trapping hairs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Parnassia sp. native to California?
Yes. Parnassia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Parnassia sp. belong to?
Parnassia sp. is in the Parnassiaceae family, genus Parnassia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Parnassia cirrata — San Bernardino Grass-Of-Parnassus
- Parnassia cirrata var. cirrata — San bernardino grass-of-parnassus
- Parnassia cirrata var. intermedia — Cascade grass-of-parnassus
- Parnassia fimbriata — Fringed grass of parnassus
- Parnassia palustris — Marsh grass of parnassus
- Parnassia parviflora — Small-flowered grass-of-parnassus
- Parnassiaceae sp. — Grass-of-parnassus family
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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