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American black currant

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## North American Native

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5-7.8

**American black currant** (*Ribes americanum*) is a 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.

## Identification

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

It grows in thickets to a height of about 3 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years.

## Cultivation

It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: cuttings. 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 5-7.8. This plant has high drought tolerance.

## 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 high value.

## More Information

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American climbing fern

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial vine or flower

**American climbing fern** (*Lygodium palmatum*) 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. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.

## More Information

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American cupscale

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; low salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 5-7.3, medium fertilizer

**American cupscale** (*Sacciolepis striata*) 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 endangered list.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 3 feet with roots at least 12 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: cuttings, seed, sod. 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: medium/fine soil, pH 5-7.3, medium fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has low salinity tolerance and medium 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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Beggarslice

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## North American Native

### Type

biennial or perennial flower

**Beggarslice** (*Hackelia virginiana*) is a 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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American lopseed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**American lopseed** (*Phryma leptostachya*) 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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American bittercress

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**American bittercress** (*Cardamine 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.

## More Information

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Big cordgrass

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; high salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5.8-7.5, medium fertilizer

**Big cordgrass** (*Spartina cynosuroides*) 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 from rhizomes to a height of about 8 feet with roots at least 20 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, 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: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5.8-7.5, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has high salinity tolerance and no 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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Blackseed ricegrass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Blackseed ricegrass** (*Patis racemosa*) 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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Black locust

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; medium salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.6-8.2, low fertilizer

**Black locust** (*Robinia pseudoacacia*) 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 has white flowers which appear in spring. Black fruit is produced to a moderate extent from spring to summer.

It grows rapidly from two or more stems to a height of about 60 feet with roots at least 36 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 suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings, seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate 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 4.6-8.2, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has medium salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## Uses and Relationships

It is moderately good at fixing nitrogen, potentially benefiting other plants. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.

## More Information

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Bent sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Bent sedge** (*Carex styloflexa*) 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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Bluejacket

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Bluejacket** (*Tradescantia ohiensis*) 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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Adam and Eve

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Adam and Eve** (*Aplectrum hyemale*) 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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American vetch

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 5.9-7.2, high fertilizer

**American vetch** (*Vicia americana*) is a perennial flower or vine 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 has purple flowers which appear in late spring.

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 1.3 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: seed. 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 soil, pH 5.9-7.2, high fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## Uses and Relationships

It has some limited ability to fix nitrogen, potentially benefiting other plants. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of high value.

## More Information

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American bladdernut

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## North American Native

### Type

tree or shrub

**American bladdernut** (*Staphylea trifolia*) 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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American wintergreen

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## North American Native

### Type

small shrub

**American wintergreen** (*Pyrola americana*) 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.

## More Information

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Bog yelloweyed grass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Bog yelloweyed grass** (*Xyris difformis*) 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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Beaked hazelnut

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

medium soil, pH 4.8-7.5, medium fertilizer

**Beaked hazelnut** (*Corylus cornuta*) 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. Brown fruit, which may be edible (but consult a reliable source before eating), is sparsely produced from summer to fall.

It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 15 feet with roots at least 16 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 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: medium soil, pH 4.8-7.5, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It tolerates 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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Bloodroot

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Bloodroot** (*Sanguinaria 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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American false pennyroyal

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**American false pennyroyal** (*Hedeoma pulegioides*) 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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American beachgrass

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; high salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 5.8-7.8, medium fertilizer

**American beachgrass** (*Ammophila breviligulata*) 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 rapidly from rhizomes to a height of about 3 feet with roots at least 20 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: sprigs. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a none rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 5.8-7.8, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has high salinity tolerance and medium 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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Annual ragweed

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Annual ragweed** (*Ambrosia artemisiifolia*) 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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Atlantic camas

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 4.2-6.5, medium fertilizer

**Atlantic camas** (*Camassia scilloides*) 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 blue flowers which appear in mid spring.

It grows at moderate speed from a single crown to a height of about 2.5 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: bulbs, 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 medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 4.2-6.5, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates 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.)

## More Information

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American beakgrain

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**American beakgrain** (*Diarrhena americana*) 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 endangered list.

## More Information

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Appalachian barren strawberry

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Appalachian barren strawberry** (*Waldsteinia fragarioides*) 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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Blackstem spleenwort

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Blackstem spleenwort** (*Asplenium resiliens*) 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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Big carpetgrass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Big carpetgrass** (*Axonopus furcatus*) 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.

## More Information

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Black maple

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-7.3, medium fertilizer

**Black maple** (*Acer nigrum*) 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 and has conspicuous fall interest.

It grows at moderate speed from a single stem to a height of about 100 feet with roots at least 30 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 unavailable 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 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 4.5-7.3, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It tolerates 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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Bear oak

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## North American Native

### Type

shrub or tree

**Bear oak** (*Quercus ilicifolia*) 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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Atlantic goldenrod

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Atlantic goldenrod** (*Solidago arguta*) 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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Atlantic pigeonwings

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial vine or flower

**Atlantic pigeonwings** (*Clitoria mariana*) 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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Arctic brome

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 5.7-7, low fertilizer

**Arctic brome** (*Bromus kalmii*) 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 endangered list.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows rapidly as a bunch to a height of about 3 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: 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 5.7-7, low fertilizer. Provide low 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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Bog willowherb

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 4-6.5, low fertilizer

**Bog willowherb** (*Epilobium leptophyllum*) 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 red flowers which appear in summer.

It grows slowly from a single stem to a height of about 3.6 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, 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: medium/fine soil, pH 4-6.5, low fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.

## Uses and Relationships

It releases chemicals which will make it harder for other plants to grow surrounding it. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.

## More Information

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Beaked cornsalad

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Beaked cornsalad** (*Valerianella radiata*) 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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American bluehearts

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## North American Native

### Type

annual, biennial, or perennial flower

**American bluehearts** (*Buchnera americana*) 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. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.

## More Information

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Bog muhly

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 4.8-6.8, medium fertilizer

**Bog muhly** (*Muhlenbergia uniflora*) 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 1.2 feet with roots at least 8 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 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 4.8-6.8, 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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American golden saxifrage

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**American golden saxifrage** (*Chrysosplenium americanum*) 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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Balsam poplar

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-7, medium fertilizer

**Balsam poplar** (*Populus balsamifera*) 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 yellow-green.

It grows rapidly from a single stem to a height of about 80 feet with roots at least 30 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 readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings, 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 4.5-7, 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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Annual fimbry

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## North American Native

### Type

annual grass or sedge

**Annual fimbry** (*Fimbristylis annua*) is an annual 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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Awned mountainmint

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Awned mountainmint** (*Pycnanthemum setosum*) 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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American marshpennywort

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**American marshpennywort** (*Hydrocotyle americana*) 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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Blackfruit spikerush

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Blackfruit spikerush** (*Eleocharis melanocarpa*) 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 endangered list.

## More Information

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Atlantic white cedar

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 3.5-6.3, medium fertilizer

**Atlantic white cedar** (*Chamaecyparis thyoides*) 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 green. Foliage is retained in winter.

It grows at moderate speed from a single stem to a height of about 50 feet with roots at least 16 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 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 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 3.5-6.3, medium fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and no 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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