Wildflower of the valley
Cloudland Grass-of-Parnassus
Parnassia nubicola
- How easy to find
- Rare — you will see it only in some places
- Flower size
- Small to medium
- Family
- Parnassiaceae (Grass of Parnassus family)
- Local name
- Phutkya
- Type
- Herb
- Height
- medium,small
- Flower colour
- white
- Flowering
- June to September
About Cloudland Grass-of-Parnassus
Parnassia nubicola is a perennial herb. Basal leaves are 8 in number. Flowering scape single. Flowers are white, solitary and sepals with short tubes. The specific name Nubicola refers to habitat of this species which occurs in mountains. The genetic name is named after the Mount Parnassus of Greece.
Where to find it
- Near the entrance of the valley
- In the middle of the valley
- In the deeper parts of the valley
Habitat
Moist areas and open grazing slopes.
Uses & folklore
Plant extract is used for the treatment of food poisoning. Rootstocks are used externally in snakebites.
What the name means
Parnassia honours Mount Parnassus in Greece, home of the Muses; nubicola means "cloud-dweller".
