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Creeping burhead

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Creeping burhead** (*Echinodorus cordifolius*) 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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Drumheads

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Drumheads** (*Polygala cruciata*) 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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Dragon's mouth

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Dragon's mouth** (*Arethusa bulbosa*) 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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Dimpled troutlily

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Dimpled troutlily** (*Erythronium umbilicatum*) 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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Bulbous bittercress

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 5-6.8, medium fertilizer

**Bulbous bittercress** (*Cardamine bulbosa*) 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 mid spring.

It grows rapidly from a single crown 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: bulbs, 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: medium/fine soil, pH 5-6.8, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and no 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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Cream avens

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Cream avens** (*Geum 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.

## More Information

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Drooping woodland sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Drooping woodland sedge** (*Carex arctata*) 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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Downy rattlesnake plantain

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Downy rattlesnake plantain** (*Goodyera pubescens*) 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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Eastern trailing ticktrefoil

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Eastern trailing ticktrefoil** (*Desmodium humifusum*) 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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Common sweetleaf

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## North American Native

### Water

no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 4.5-6.5

**Common sweetleaf** (*Symplocos tinctoria*) 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 yellow-green. It has yellow flowers which appear in late spring.

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 20 feet, and has a lifespan under a hundred years.

## Cultivation

Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 4.5-6.5. This plant has no salinity tolerance and no 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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Earleaf false foxglove

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Earleaf false foxglove** (*Agalinis auriculata*) 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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Dwarf violet iris

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Dwarf violet iris** (*Iris verna*) 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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Curtiss' milkwort

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Curtiss' milkwort** (*Polygala curtissii*) 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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Coastal lovegrass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Coastal lovegrass** (*Eragrostis refracta*) 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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Dwarf crested iris

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Dwarf crested iris** (*Iris cristata*) 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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Coastal plain joe pye weed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Coastal plain joe pye weed** (*Eutrochium dubium*) 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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Early buttercup

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Early buttercup** (*Ranunculus fascicularis*) 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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Eastern showy aster

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Eastern showy aster** (*Eurybia spectabilis*) 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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Copenhagen hawthorn

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## North American Native

### Type

shrub or tree

**Copenhagen hawthorn** (*Crataegus intricata*) 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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Combleaf mermaidweed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Combleaf mermaidweed** (*Proserpinaca pectinata*) 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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Crested yellow orchid

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Crested yellow orchid** (*Platanthera cristata*) 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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Eastern bottlebrush grass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Eastern bottlebrush grass** (*Elymus hystrix*) 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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Eastern poison ivy

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## North American Native

### Type

shrub, small shrub, or vine

**Eastern poison ivy** (*Toxicodendron radicans*) is a shrub, small shrub, 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.

## More Information

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Eastern blue-eyed grass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Eastern blue-eyed grass** (*Sisyrinchium atlanticum*) 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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Dwarf plantain

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Dwarf plantain** (*Plantago pusilla*) 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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Earlyleaf brome

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Earlyleaf brome** (*Bromus latiglumis*) 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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Eastern gray beardtongue

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Eastern gray beardtongue** (*Penstemon canescens*) 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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Eastern white pine

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; low salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

medium soil, pH 4-6.5, low fertilizer

**Eastern white pine** (*Pinus strobus*) 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 dark green. Foliage is retained in winter. Brown fruit is produced to a moderate extent from summer to fall.

It grows rapidly from a single stem to a height of about 150 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, cuttings, 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 soil, pH 4-6.5, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has low 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 medium value.

## More Information

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Cup plant

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## North American Native

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-7.5

**Cup plant** (*Silphium perfoliatum*) 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 late summer.

## Cultivation

It is propagated by the following methods: container, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-7.5. This plant has low drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.

## More Information

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Early bluegrass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Early bluegrass** (*Poa cuspidata*) 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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Crested woodfern

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 3.5-6.5, low fertilizer

**Crested woodfern** (*Dryopteris cristata*) 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.

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 1.6 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/fine soil, pH 3.5-6.5, 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 low value.

## More Information

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Cypress swamp sedge

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 4.7-7.3, medium fertilizer

**Cypress swamp sedge** (*Carex joorii*) 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 4.5 feet with roots at least 12 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: 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: coarse/medium soil, pH 4.7-7.3, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and no 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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Dudley's rush

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Dudley's rush** (*Juncus dudleyi*) 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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Creeping St. Johnswort

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Creeping St. Johnswort** (*Hypericum adpressum*) 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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Eastern silver aster

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Eastern silver aster** (*Symphyotrichum concolor*) 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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Eastern smooth beardtongue

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Eastern smooth beardtongue** (*Penstemon laevigatus*) 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.

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Eastern greenviolet

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Eastern greenviolet** (*Hybanthus concolor*) 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.

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Creeping spikerush

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Creeping spikerush** (*Eleocharis fallax*) 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.

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Big floatingheart

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Big floatingheart** (*Nymphoides 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. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.

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Downy phlox

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Downy phlox** (*Phlox pilosa*) 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.

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Earth loosestrife

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Earth loosestrife** (*Lysimachia terrestris*) 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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Eastern marsh fern

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Eastern marsh fern** (*Thelypteris palustris*) 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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Downy yellow false foxglove

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Downy yellow false foxglove** (*Aureolaria virginica*) 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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Eastern narrowleaf sedge

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 5.9-7, high fertilizer

**Eastern narrowleaf sedge** (*Carex amphibola*) 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 2 feet with roots at least 8 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: 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 5.9-7, high 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 low value.

## More Information

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Downy carrionflower

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial vine or flower

**Downy carrionflower** (*Smilax pulverulenta*) 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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Devil's bite

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Devil's bite** (*Liatris scariosa*) 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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Common cowparsnip

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5.4-7.3, medium fertilizer

**Common cowparsnip** (*Heracleum maximum*) 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 early summer.

It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 8 feet with roots at least 12 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: seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a rapid 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 5.4-7.3, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## Uses and Relationships

At least some parts of the plant are slightly toxic to either humans or animals. 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.

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Drooping woodreed

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.7-7, medium fertilizer

**Drooping woodreed** (*Cinna latifolia*) 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. Brown fruit is produced to a moderate extent in summer.

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 4.5 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 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 medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.7-7, 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 medium value.

## More Information

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