Grass of Parnassus
Parnassia palustris
UK Green ListModerate📍 Lakeland fells
Season
Year-round. Flowers July to September.
Best time of day
Any. That white.
Lake District
The fells. Flushes. Wet grassland. That white. Five petals. Veins. July to September. Unmistakeable. Worth seeking out.
UK population
Localised. Northern and western Britain.
Overview
Grass of Parnassus has five white petals. Those veins. Flushes. The fells. July to September. Unmistakeable. Not a grass. Worth seeking out.
At a Glance
| Order | Celastrales |
| Family | Parnassiaceae |
| Habitat | Flush · Wet grassland · Marsh |
| UK population | Localised. Northern and western Britain. |
| Lake District | The fells. Flushes. Wet grassland. That white. Five petals. Veins. July to September. Unmistakeable. Worth seeking out. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Flushes and wet grassland. The fells, Foulshaw Moss. That white. Five petals. Veins. Unmistakeable.
Identification
White. Five petals. Veins. Flush. Wet ground. Unmistakeable.
Viewing & Photography Tips
July to September. Flushes. The fells. That white. Five petals. Worth seeking out.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.