[1][2] The native distribution of P. glauca includes the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada.

[3] Natural habitats for this plant include fens, wetland edges, and the shores and floodplains of rivers and lakes.

A small yellow spherical structure, mimicking a drop of nectar, tops each sterile stamen branch.

Each of the five white petals features green veins that may serve as guides for pollinators.

Leaves are simple, with entire margins, and are found only at the base of the plant.