Parnassia Asarifolia

Item DSC2841 .Common Name(s): Grass-of-parnassus, Kidney-leaf grass-of-parnassus Category: Wildflowers Season: Fall Height: 8-10 in. Foliage: Rosette of kidney-shaped long-stalked basal leaves; single clasping leaf on the round stem. Flower: 1 in. white flower with five clawed petals; prominent green veins; five stamens alternate with petals Site: Bogs, seepage slopes, stream banks Life Cycle: Perennial. Image was captured using a Nikon D800 with a Nikon 24-70mm lens @ 70mm. 1/3 second @ f8, ISO 100.