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Pussy willow

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4-7, low fertilizer

**Pussy willow** (*Salix discolor*) is a tree or shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows rapidly from a single stem to a height of about 40 feet with roots at least 20 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings, seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a rapid rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4-7, low fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.

## Uses and Relationships

If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.

## More Information

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Pride of Ohio

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 4.5-7.5, medium fertilizer

**Pride of Ohio** (*Dodecatheon meadia*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green. It has white flowers which appear in spring.

It grows at moderate speed from a single stem to a height of about 2 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 4.5-7.5, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.

## Uses and Relationships

If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.

## More Information

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Racemed milkwort

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## North American Native

### Type

biennial flower

**Racemed milkwort** (*Polygala polygama*) is a biennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.

## More Information

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Rosepink

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Rosepink** (*Sabatia angularis*) is an annual flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Rough bedstraw

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5-7, medium fertilizer

**Rough bedstraw** (*Galium asprellum*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows rapidly from a single crown to a height of about 5.9 feet with roots at least 14 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5-7, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.

## More Information

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Pringle's aster

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Pringle's aster** (*Symphyotrichum pilosum var. pringlei*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Plantainleaf sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Plantainleaf sedge** (*Carex plantaginea*) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Ram's horn

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Ram's horn** (*Proboscidea louisianica*) is an annual flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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River bulrush

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**River bulrush** (*Bolboschoenus fluviatilis*) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Purple fringeless orchid

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Purple fringeless orchid** (*Platanthera peramoena*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.

## More Information

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Redwhisker clammyweed

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Redwhisker clammyweed** (*Polanisia dodecandra*) is an annual flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.

## More Information

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Red elderberry

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 5.2-7.2, high fertilizer

**Red elderberry** (*Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa*) is a shrub or tree native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has white flowers which appear in mid summer. Red fruit, which may be edible (but consult a reliable source before eating), is produced in great abundance from summer to fall.

It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 18 feet with roots at least 24 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be available only to contractors. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 5.2-7.2, high fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.

## Uses and Relationships

At least some parts of the plant may be edible to humans. (Confirm against a reliable resource before attempting to eat any unknown plant.) If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.

## More Information

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Redtop panicgrass

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; low salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 5-7.5, low fertilizer

**Redtop panicgrass** (*Panicum rigidulum*) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows at moderate speed as a bunch to a height of about 3.3 feet with roots at least 6 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 5-7.5, low fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has low salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## Uses and Relationships

If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.

## More Information

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Red pine

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 4.5-6, low fertilizer

**Red pine** (*Pinus resinosa*) is an evergreen tree native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically yellow-green. Foliage is retained in winter. Purple fruit is produced to a moderate extent from summer to fall.

It grows rapidly from a single stem to a height of about 80 feet with roots at least 40 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 4.5-6, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## Uses and Relationships

If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.

## More Information

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River birch

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 3-6.5, medium fertilizer

**River birch** (*Betula nigra*) is a tree native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows rapidly from two or more stems to a height of about 70 feet with roots at least 20 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings, seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a rapid rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 3-6.5, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## Uses and Relationships

If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.

## More Information

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Quill fameflower

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower or small shrub

**Quill fameflower** (*Phemeranthus teretifolius*) is a perennial flower or small shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.

## More Information

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Rand's goldenrod

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Rand's goldenrod** (*Solidago simplex ssp. randii*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Pleatleaf knotweed

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Pleatleaf knotweed** (*Polygonum tenue*) is an annual flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Pennsylvania catchfly

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Pennsylvania catchfly** (*Silene caroliniana ssp. pensylvanica*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Rue anemone

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Rue anemone** (*Thalictrum thalictroides*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Richweed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Richweed** (*Collinsonia canadensis*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Roundleaf thoroughwort

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Roundleaf thoroughwort** (*Eupatorium rotundifolium*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Purple passionflower

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial vine or flower

**Purple passionflower** (*Passiflora incarnata*) is a perennial vine or flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Red trillium

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Red trillium** (*Trillium erectum*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Purpleflowering raspberry

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-6.5, medium fertilizer

**Purpleflowering raspberry** (*Rubus odoratus*) is a small shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green. It has purple flowers which appear in late spring. Red fruit is produced to a moderate extent in summer.

It grows rapidly in thickets to a height of about 5 feet with roots at least 16 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed, sprigs. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-6.5, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.

## Uses and Relationships

If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of high value.

## More Information

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Rabbitbells

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Rabbitbells** (*Crotalaria rotundifolia*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.

## More Information

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Purplestem aster

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-7.5, medium fertilizer

**Purplestem aster** (*Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum*) is a perennial small shrub or flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has blue flowers which appear in fall.

It grows slowly from rhizomes to a height of about 8.1 feet with roots at least 10 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, seed, sprigs. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-7.5, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## Uses and Relationships

If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.

## More Information

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Potato dwarfdandelion

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Potato dwarfdandelion** (*Krigia dandelion*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.

## More Information

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Rock harlequin

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## North American Native

### Type

annual, biennial, or perennial flower

**Rock harlequin** (*Corydalis sempervirens*) is an annual, biennial, or perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Pink tickseed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Pink tickseed** (*Coreopsis rosea*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.

## More Information

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Poke milkweed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Poke milkweed** (*Asclepias exaltata*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Nuttall's mudflower

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Nuttall's mudflower** (*Micranthemum micranthemoides*) is an annual flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.

## More Information

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Rock buttercup

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Rock buttercup** (*Ranunculus micranthus*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Possumhaw

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## North American Native

### Type

shrub or tree

**Possumhaw** (*Viburnum nudum*) is a shrub or tree native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Rough avens

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5-7, medium fertilizer

**Rough avens** (*Geum laciniatum*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green. It has white flowers which appear in late spring.

It grows rapidly from two or more stems to a height of about 3.1 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5-7, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.

## More Information

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Rough hawkweed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Rough hawkweed** (*Hieracium scabrum*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Red fescue

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Red fescue** (*Festuca rubra ssp. rubra*) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Redroot flatsedge

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 5-6.5, low fertilizer

**Redroot flatsedge** (*Cyperus erythrorhizos*) is an annual or perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically dark green.

It grows rapidly as a bunch to a height of about 2.5 feet with roots at least 10 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be available only to contractors. It is propagated by the following methods: sprigs. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 5-6.5, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## More Information

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Maryland sanicle

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Maryland sanicle** (*Sanicula marilandica*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Poison sumac

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## North American Native

### Type

tree or shrub

**Poison sumac** (*Toxicodendron vernix*) is a tree or shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Rattlesnake fern

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium soil, pH 5.6-6.9, high fertilizer

**Rattlesnake fern** (*Botrychium virginianum*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 1.4 feet with roots at least 10 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, sprigs. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a none rate, and new seedlings will have a chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: medium soil, pH 5.6-6.9, high fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.

## More Information

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Roundseed panicgrass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Roundseed panicgrass** (*Dichanthelium sphaerocarpon*) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Procession flower

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Procession flower** (*Polygala incarnata*) is an annual flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Quill sedge

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 4.9-7, medium fertilizer

**Quill sedge** (*Carex tenera*) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows slowly as a bunch to a height of about 2.5 feet with roots at least 8 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, seed, sprigs. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 4.9-7, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.

## Uses and Relationships

If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.

## More Information

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