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< h1 >Parnassia palustris

< p >Parnassia palustris is a species of flowering plant, commonly known as marsh grass-of-Parnassus. It belongs to the family Celastraceae and is native to wetlands and meadows in Europe, Asia, and North America.

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< li >Noun (Botany): Parnassia palustris refers to a perennial herbaceous plant with heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is often found in marshy areas.

< li >Adjective: When used as an adjective, parnassia palustris describes something related to or characteristic of marsh grass-of-Parnassus.

< h2 >Senses and Usages:

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< li >Sense 1: In the botanical sense, Parnassia palustris is a plant species that typically grows in wet environments.

< li >Sense 2: In a broader context, "Parnassia palustris" or "marsh grass-of-Parnassus" can be used to refer to any species of the Parnassia genus.

< h2 >Examples:

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< li >Noun: The Parnassia palustris stands out with its elegant white flowers in the marshy meadows.

< li >Adjective: The researchers discovered a rare butterfly species that solely depends on parnassia palustris as its habitat.

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