Grass of Parnassus is flowering in a showy display of white petals with delicate green veins, adding a striking contrast to the surrounding vegetation. This perennial wildflower typically grows in moist, open meadows and along stream edges, thriving in well-drained, nutrient-rich soils. Its fringed petals and prominent stamens are adapted to attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and flies, making it an important species for maintaining local insect populations. Often found in alpine and subalpine habitats, Grass of Parnassus also serves as an indicator of healthy, undisturbed wetland ecosystems, contributing to the biodiversity and ecological stability of the areas where it blooms. Photographer: Sean Neilson