Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by R. Powell Parnassiaceae (Grass-of-Parnassus Family) Look Alikes: P. fimbriata and P. parviflora have larger petals with 5-13 veins, and a bract-like leaf on the stem. Flowering/Fruiting Period: June-July/July-August. Habitat: Subalpine and alpine wet, rocky ledges, in streamlets and moss mats. Elev. 10,000-12,000 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Distribution: Northeast Asia, Alaska, Yukon, east to Labrador, Greenland south to Washington, Nevada, Wyoming and Colorado (Boulder, Clear Creek, Grand, Larimer, Park, San Juan and Summit Cos.). References: Hultén 1968; Welsh 1974. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992