There are several species of grass-of-parnassus in the Carolinas, but this one is quite rare - especially in North Carolina. Its deeply veined petals make for a showy flower.

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There are several species of grass-of-parnassus in the Carolinas, but this one is quite rare - especially in North Carolina. Its deeply veined petals make for a showy flower.

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There are several species of grass-of-parnassus in the Carolinas, but this one is quite rare - especially in North Carolina. Its deeply veined petals make for a showy flower.

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There are several species of grass-of-parnassus in the Carolinas, but this one is quite rare - especially in North Carolina. Its deeply veined petals make for a showy flower.

Tags:   Green Swamp North Carolina wildflowers The Nature Conservancy rare plants

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The "electric blue" flower pictured here is the Pine barren Gentian, which is found scattered along the Atlantic Coastal Plain. It is a rare plant for the Green Swamp Preserve.

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