Parnassia palustris Grass of Parnassus (Parnassiaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Parnassia palustris
Grass of Parnassus
Evergreen perennial
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The Parnassia palustris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Parnassiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Grass of Parnassus.

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Latin Name:  Parnassia palustris
Common Name:  Grass of Parnassus
Family:  Parnassiaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.08

Habitat:  Wet moorland, marshes and raised bogs to quite a high altitude[7, 17].

Medicinal Information: The whole plant is astringent, slightly diuretic, sedative, tonic and vulnerary[7, 9]. A decoction is occasionaly used as a mouthwash in the treatment of stomatitis[7]. The dried and powdered plant can be sprinkled onto wounds to aid the healing process[7]. The plant is harvested in the summer or autumn and can be dried for later use[7]. A distilled water made from the plant is an excellent astringent eye lotion[7].

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