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Robin runaway

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Robin runaway** (*Dalibarda repens*) 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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## Welcome to **Maryland Green Gardener Wiki**!

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Rough panicgrass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Rough panicgrass** (*Dichanthelium leucothrix*) 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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Roundleaf yellow violet

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Roundleaf yellow violet** (*Viola 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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Red columbine

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Red columbine** (*Aquilegia 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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Rough dropseed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Rough dropseed** (*Sporobolus clandestinus*) 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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Pink redstem

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower or small shrub

**Pink redstem** (*Ammannia latifolia*) is an annual 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.

## More Information

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Prairie dropseed

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

medium soil, pH 6-7.2, medium fertilizer

**Prairie dropseed** (*Sporobolus heterolepis*) 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 as a bunch to a height of about 2.3 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 slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: medium soil, pH 6-7.2, medium fertilizer. Provide low 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 low value.

## More Information

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Rigid sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Rigid sedge** (*Carex tetanica*) 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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Pubescent sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Pubescent sedge** (*Carex hirtifolia*) 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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Post oak

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 4.8-6.5, medium fertilizer

**Post oak** (*Quercus stellata*) 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 slowly from a single stem to a height of about 60 feet with roots at least 36 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, 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 4.8-6.5, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## Uses and Relationships

At least some parts of the plant are moderately toxic to either humans or animals. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.

## More Information

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Purple pitcherplant

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Purple pitcherplant** (*Sarracenia purpurea*) 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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Robbins' pondweed

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

soil, pH 5.8-7, medium fertilizer

**Robbins' pondweed** (*Potamogeton robbinsii*) 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.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows rapidly from a single crown with roots at least 0 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred 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 low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: soil, pH 5.8-7, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## More Information

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Pink bogbutton

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Pink bogbutton** (*Sclerolepis uniflora*) 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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Rose of Plymouth

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Rose of Plymouth** (*Sabatia stellaris*) 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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Roundleaf sundew

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Roundleaf sundew** (*Drosera 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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Reflexed flatsedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Reflexed flatsedge** (*Cyperus refractus*) 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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Prairie wedgescale

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Prairie wedgescale** (*Sphenopholis obtusata*) 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 green.

It grows at moderate speed as a bunch to a height of about 3.2 feet with roots at least 4 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: container, 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 5-7.5, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates partial 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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Ramp

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Ramp** (*Allium tricoccum*) 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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Sidebells wintergreen

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## North American Native

### Type

small shrub

**Sidebells wintergreen** (*Orthilia secunda*) 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. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.

## More Information

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Roundleaf serviceberry

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 4.5-7.2, medium fertilizer

**Roundleaf serviceberry** (*Amelanchier sanguinea*) 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 has white flowers which appear in late spring. Purple fruit is produced to a moderate extent from summer to fall.

It grows at moderate speed from a single stem to a height of about 10 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 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 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 4.5-7.2, 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 high value.

## More Information

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Pipevine

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## North American Native

### Type

vine

**Pipevine** (*Aristolochia macrophylla*) is a 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.

## More Information

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Robert geranium

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## North American Native

### Type

annual or biennial flower

**Robert geranium** (*Geranium robertianum*) is an annual or 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 endangered list.

## More Information

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Small beggarticks

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5.1-7.1, medium fertilizer

**Small beggarticks** (*Bidens discoidea*) 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.

## Identification

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

It grows rapidly from a single crown to a height of about 5.2 feet with roots at least 8 inches deep.

## 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 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 5.1-7.1, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates partial 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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Smooth blue aster

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Smooth blue aster** (*Symphyotrichum laeve*) 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.

## Identification

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

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 4 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: bare root, 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 5.8-7.8, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no 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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Purple cliffbrake

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Purple cliffbrake** (*Pellaea atropurpurea*) 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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Prickly bog sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Prickly bog sedge** (*Carex atlantica ssp. atlantica*) 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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Serpentine soil

**Serpentine soil** is a shallow, dry, low-quality soil type with low nutrient content. Although rare in most of North America, it was historically found in large quantities in the vast prairie-like grasslands that covered southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Maryland before European colonists arrived. The Soldiers Delight Natural Envirornment Area near Owings Mills and the Bare Hills Historic District around Lake Roland are among the last surviving serpentine barrens in Maryland, and Soldiers Delight is among the most biodiverse serpentine regions in the world.

Serpentine soil is generally quite hostile to most plants; not only is it is low in calcium and nitrogen, but the high magnesium content inhibits the uptake of what little calcium there is, and serpentine soil also contains high levels of heavy metals, which can be toxic to many plants. As such, the plants that grow in serpentine soils are uniquely adapted for the job, and some of them are among Maryland's most unique (and endangered) native species. They serve as hosts for equally rare native butterflies and other insects, including at least one leafhopper species that is so rare it hasn't even been given a scientific name yet.

Maryland's serpentine barrens are almost gone: the genocide of Native communities (and the loss of their unique agricultural technologies), followed by extensive chromium and copper mining to extract those heavy metals and then heavy residential development, has led to their replacement with new-growth pine forests. Today, if you live in one of the surviving areas of serpentine soil - especially if you have a dry, south-facing slope - you may have an opportunity to help establish your own tiny patch of an almost-gone ecosystem unique to Maryland. We strongly encourage anyone living in the vicinity of Soldiers Delight or Bare Hills to contact the Maryland DNR to learn what they can do to encourage the growth of native serpentine grassland species on their own property.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Maryland DNR, Natural Communities - Serpentine Grasslands
2. ↑ US Forest Service, Serpentine Soils and Plant Adaptations
Serpentine aster

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Serpentine aster** (*Symphyotrichum depauperatum*) 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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Saltgrass

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; high salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 6.4-10, medium fertilizer

**Saltgrass** (*Distichlis spicata*) 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 slowly from rhizomes to a height of about 1.1 feet with roots at least 2 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: 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 6.4-10, 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 low value.

## More Information

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Slenderleaf false foxglove

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Slenderleaf false foxglove** (*Agalinis tenuifolia*) 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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Shining bedstraw

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Shining bedstraw** (*Galium concinnum*) 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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Sevenangle pipewort

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Sevenangle pipewort** (*Eriocaulon aquaticum*) 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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Saltmarsh spikerush

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Saltmarsh spikerush** (*Eleocharis halophila*) 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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Scarlet beebalm

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Scarlet beebalm** (*Monarda didyma*) 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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Slender rose gentian

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Slender rose gentian** (*Sabatia campanulata*) 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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Shale barren evening primrose

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## North American Native

### Type

biennial flower

**Shale barren evening primrose** (*Oenothera argillicola*) 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.

## More Information

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Slender rattlesnakeroot

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Slender rattlesnakeroot** (*Prenanthes autumnalis*) 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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Shortleaf skeletongrass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Shortleaf skeletongrass** (*Gymnopogon brevifolius*) 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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Slender beaksedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Slender beaksedge** (*Rhynchospora gracilenta*) 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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Silverweed cinquefoil

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; low salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 7-8, low fertilizer

**Silverweed cinquefoil** (*Argentina anserina*) 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 yellow flowers which appear in spring.

It grows rapidly from runners to a height of about 0.5 feet with roots at least 6 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. 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 7-8, low fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has low 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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Slickseed fuzzybean

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## North American Native

### Type

annual vine or flower

**Slickseed fuzzybean** (*Strophostyles leiosperma*) is an annual 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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Rufous bulrush

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; low salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Rufous bulrush** (*Scirpus pendulus*) 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 4 feet with roots at least 10 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, 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 4.9-7, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has low 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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Silver false spleenwort

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Silver false spleenwort** (*Deparia acrostichoides*) 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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Short's hedgehyssop

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Short's hedgehyssop** (*Gratiola viscidula*) 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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