Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
PARNASSIA Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 273. 1753.
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TYPE: Parnassia palustris Linnaeus
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parnassia caroliniana | CAROLINA GRASS-OF-PARNASSUS | Native Endangered-State OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) | ||
| Parnassia grandifolia | LARGELEAF GRASS-OF-PARNASSUS | Native Endangered-State OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) |
[Family identification key]
1. Plants with creeping rhizomes; leaves 1–2 per node on rhizomes; staminode glands lanceolate, 1–1.7 mm long; stamens yellow; ovaries white
1. Plants without rhizomes; leaves 4-20 in basal rosettes; staminode glands elliptic to subglobose, 0.4–0.6 mm long; stamens reddish; ovaries green, sometimes whitish at base
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enneadynamis | Enneadynamis Bubani, Fl. Pyren. 3: 109. 1901. | TYPE: Enneadynamis polonorum Bubani, nom. illegit. (Parnassia palustris Linnaeus) = Parnassia Linnaeus 1753. |