Parnassiaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Celastrales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 11 accepted species worldwide.
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Parnassia fimbriata Banks
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Parnassia asarifolia Vent.
Parnassia asarifolia is a perennial wetland herb native to the southern Appalach…
Lepuropetalon spathulatum (Muhl.) Elliott
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Parnassia glauca Raf.
Parnassia glauca is a flowering plant native to northeastern US and southeastern…
Parnassia palustris L.
Parnassia palustris L. is a perennial herb native to northern temperate Eurasia …
Parnassia caroliniana Michx.
Parnassia caroliniana (Carolina grass of Parnassus) is a flowering perennial nat…
Parnassia grandifolia DC.
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Parnassiaceae plants belong to the Celastrales order in the Plantae kingdom. A key distinguishing feature of the species is its set of five nonfunctional stamens, called staminodes, which are shorter than the five fertile stamens. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Parnassiaceae is classified in the order Celastrales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 11 accepted species worldwide.
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