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Nuttall's lobelia

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Nuttall's lobelia** (*Lobelia nuttallii*) 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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Oakes' evening primrose

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## North American Native

### Type

biennial flower

**Oakes' evening primrose** (*Oenothera oakesiana*) 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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Mead's sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Mead's sedge** (*Carex meadii*) 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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Paleleaf woodland sunflower

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Paleleaf woodland sunflower** (*Helianthus strumosus*) 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 reedgrass

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Nuttall's reedgrass** (*Calamagrostis coarctata*) 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 4.9 feet with roots at least 6 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: seed, 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: medium/fine soil, pH 4-7, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## More Information

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Muehlenberg's nutrush

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## North American Native

### Type

annual or perennial grass or sedge

**Muehlenberg's nutrush** (*Scleria muehlenbergii*) 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.

## More Information

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Matting rosette grass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Matting rosette grass** (*Dichanthelium meridionale*) 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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Marsh bristlegrass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Marsh bristlegrass** (*Setaria parviflora*) 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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Northern panicgrass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Northern panicgrass** (*Dichanthelium boreale*) 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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Orangefruit horse-gentian

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Orangefruit horse-gentian** (*Triosteum aurantiacum*) 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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Moccasin flower

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Moccasin flower** (*Cypripedium acaule*) 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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Mountain bellwort

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Mountain bellwort** (*Uvularia puberula*) 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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Michaux's croton

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Michaux's croton** (*Croton michauxii var. ellipticus*) 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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Nuttall's milkwort

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Nuttall's milkwort** (*Polygala nuttallii*) 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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Narrowleaf evening primrose

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; high salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Narrowleaf evening primrose** (*Oenothera fruticosa*) 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 flowers which appear in summer.

It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 3.3 feet with roots at least 6 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 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, low fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has high salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.

## More Information

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Phytoremediation

## This is a Stub

Please add knowledge and links to resources on using plants to remediate soil contaminated with lead, heavy metals, and other harmful pollutants here.

To get things started, here's a PDF originally from the EPA on how it works.

Ideas for this page: create a phytoremediation category and attach it to entries for plants that are good at cleaning up the soil, so that those plants can be listed through the category. Some seem to be invasive, per what appears on this list - so categorizing those safer for Maryland would be helpful.

Reference to include about a local successful experiment in using ferns to remove arsenic, thanks to Ginger Woolridge: https://www.pnas.org/content/114/29/7475?fbclid=IwAR1E9eYJemxY-wXanhznC\_4GrqB3-LBp8GTiMSjq3tSQ3C4pXj8MqvrcB2I
Pear hawthorn

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## North American Native

### Type

shrub or tree

**Pear hawthorn** (*Crataegus calpodendron*) 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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Northern spicebush

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-6, high fertilizer

**Northern spicebush** (*Lindera benzoin*) 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 mid spring.

It grows slowly from two or more stems to a height of about 12 feet with roots at least 18 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. 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 4.5-6, high 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 medium value.

## More Information

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Pale Indian plantain

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Pale Indian plantain** (*Arnoglossum atriplicifolium*) 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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Maryland milkwort

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Maryland milkwort** (*Polygala mariana*) 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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Parachute sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Parachute sedge** (*Carex tonsa var. rugosperma*) 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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Northern selaginella

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Northern selaginella** (*Selaginella rupestris*) 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 ticktrefoil

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial small shrub or flower

**Nuttall's ticktrefoil** (*Desmodium nuttallii*) 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.

## More Information

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Maryland Area Environmentally-Conscious Gardening Wiki

## Welcome to **Maryland Green Gardener Wiki**!

**Maryland Green Gardener Wiki** is a collaborative project, founded in May of 2019, to establish a knowledge base to support the Maryland Area Environmentally-Conscious Gardeners Facebook community.

If you're new here, please check out our Introduction page to learn how to best benefit from and contribute to our wiki!

## Featured Native Plant of the Month

Stay tuned: as we continue to build our wiki, we'll be adding a community favorite native plant every month! We'll include tips on where to source the plant, what it's best suited for, and how to give it the best chance of flourishing in your garden! We might start with American barberry (but we won't because that's not really cultivated, I just needed an example link).

## Featured Invasive Plant of the Month

Stay tuned: as we continue to build our wiki, we'll be putting the spotlight on one of the community's **least** favorite invasive plants every month! We'll include tips on how to remove these pesky creatures and what you might consider replacing them with! We might start with Japanese barberry.

## Featured Resource of the Month

Stay tuned: as we continue to build our wiki, we'll be highlighting one of the resources we've come across, be that a native plant nursery, a great website, or an interesting book about native plant gardening.
Porter's reedgrass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Porter's reedgrass** (*Calamagrostis porteri*) 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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Openfield sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Openfield sedge** (*Carex conoidea*) 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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Pale touch-me-not

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 6.8-7.4, medium fertilizer

**Pale touch-me-not** (*Impatiens pallida*) 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.

It grows rapidly from a single crown to a height of about 8.2 feet with roots at least 14 inches deep.

## 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 high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 6.8-7.4, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.

## More Information

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Northern slender lady's tresses

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Northern slender lady's tresses** (*Spiranthes lacera*) 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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Ostrich fern

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Ostrich fern** (*Matteuccia struthiopteris*) 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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Longstalk sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Longstalk sedge** (*Carex pedunculata*) 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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Rough-stemmed wheatgrass

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; medium salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 6-7.2, medium fertilizer

**Rough-stemmed wheatgrass** (*Elymus trachycaulus ssp. trachycaulus*) 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 rapidly from rhizomes to a height of about 2 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 propagated by the following methods: 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: medium/fine soil, pH 6-7.2, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has medium 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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Pale beardtongue

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Pale beardtongue** (*Penstemon pallidus*) 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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Ravenel's rosette grass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Ravenel's rosette grass** (*Dichanthelium ravenelii*) 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 avens

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.8-7, high fertilizer

**Purple avens** (*Geum rivale*) 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 purple flowers which appear in mid spring.

It grows at moderate speed from a single crown to a height of about 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 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 4.8-7, high fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## More Information

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Oldfield blackberry

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.8-7, medium fertilizer

**Oldfield blackberry** (*Rubus alumnus*) 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 white flowers which appear in mid spring. Black fruit, which may be edible (but consult a reliable source before eating), is produced in great abundance from spring to summer.

It grows rapidly in thickets to a height of about 5 feet with roots at least 8 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 propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings, 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 4.8-7, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium 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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## Featured Native Plant of the Month

Stay tuned: as we continue to build our wiki, we'll be adding a community favorite native plant every month! We'll include tips on where to source the plant, what it's best suited for, and how to give it the best chance of flourishing in your garden! We might start with American barberry (but we won't because that's not really cultivated, I just needed an example link).
Red turtlehead

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Red turtlehead** (*Chelone obliqua*) 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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Ridged yellow flax

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 5-8, medium fertilizer

**Ridged yellow flax** (*Linum striatum*) 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. Brown fruit is produced to a moderate extent in fall.

It grows at moderate speed from a single stem to a height of about 2.6 feet with roots at least 2 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 5-8, 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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Lakecress

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Lakecress** (*Neobeckia aquatica*) 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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Pursh's wild petunia

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Pursh's wild petunia** (*Ruellia purshiana*) 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 muhly

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Rock muhly** (*Muhlenbergia sobolifera*) 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

The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the *Muhlenbergia sobolifera* profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
Roundleaf goldenrod

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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, low fertilizer

**Roundleaf goldenrod** (*Solidago patula*) 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 and has conspicuous fall interest. It has yellow flowers which appear in fall.

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 6.6 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, 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/fine soil, pH 4.5-7, low 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 medium value.

## More Information

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Royal fern

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4-6, high fertilizer

**Royal fern** (*Osmunda regalis*) 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 dark green and has conspicuous fall interest.

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 6 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 propagated by the following methods: container, cuttings, seed, 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: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4-6, high fertilizer. Provide high 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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Rosebud orchid

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Rosebud orchid** (*Cleistes divaricata*) 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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Rattlesnakeweed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Rattlesnakeweed** (*Hieracium venosum*) 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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Pink sundew

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Pink sundew** (*Drosera capillaris*) 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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