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Common hoptree

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; medium salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Common hoptree** (*Ptelea trifoliata*) is an evergreen 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 and has conspicuous fall interest. Foliage is retained in winter.

It grows slowly from a single stem to a height of about 25 feet with roots at least 30 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 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 4.8-7, low fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has medium 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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Common sunflower

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; medium salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5.5-7.8, low fertilizer

**Common sunflower** (*Helianthus annuus*) 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 summer. Blue fruit, which may be edible (but consult a reliable source before eating), is produced in great abundance from summer to fall.

It grows rapidly from a single crown to a height of about 9 feet with roots at least 8 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 moderate 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 5.5-7.8, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has medium salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## 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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Downy pagoda-plant

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Downy pagoda-plant** (*Blephilia ciliata*) 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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Coastal sandbur

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial or annual grass or sedge

**Coastal sandbur** (*Cenchrus spinifex*) is a perennial or 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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Eastern leatherwood

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## North American Native

### Type

shrub

**Eastern leatherwood** (*Dirca palustris*) 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.

## More Information

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Darlington's glade spurge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Darlington's glade spurge** (*Euphorbia 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 endangered list.

## More Information

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Devil's-tongue

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## North American Native

### Type

shrub

**Devil's-tongue** (*Opuntia humifusa*) 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.

## More Information

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Coastal sweetpepperbush

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Coastal sweetpepperbush** (*Clethra alnifolia*) 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.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green. Brown fruit is sparsely produced from summer to fall.

It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 16 feet with roots at least 16 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, 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 4.5-7, 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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Collins' sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Collins' sedge** (*Carex collinsii*) 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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Coville's phacelia

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Coville's phacelia** (*Phacelia covillei*) 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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Coastal plain willow

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-8.8, low fertilizer

**Coastal plain willow** (*Salix caroliniana*) 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 rapidly from two or more stems to a height of about 33 feet with roots at least 20 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.

## Cultivation

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

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-8.8, low fertilizer. Provide high 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 medium value.

## More Information

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Bay forget-me-not

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## North American Native

### Type

annual, biennial, or perennial flower

**Bay forget-me-not** (*Myosotis laxa*) is an annual, biennial, or perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Dillenius' ticktrefoil

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Dillenius' ticktrefoil** (*Desmodium glabellum*) 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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Cone-cup spikerush

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Cone-cup spikerush** (*Eleocharis tuberculosa*) 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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Coastal plain blue-eyed grass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Coastal plain blue-eyed grass** (*Sisyrinchium fuscatum*) 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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Dwarf saltwort

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Dwarf saltwort** (*Salicornia bigelovii*) 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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Cylindricfruit primrose-willow

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Cylindricfruit primrose-willow** (*Ludwigia glandulosa*) 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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Creeping mannagrass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Creeping mannagrass** (*Glyceria acutiflora*) 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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Coastal false asphodel

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Coastal false asphodel** (*Triantha racemosa*) 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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Crowned beggarticks

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5.2-7.1, medium fertilizer

**Crowned beggarticks** (*Bidens coronata*) 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 3.4 feet with roots at least 8 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 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 5.2-7.1, 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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Eastern waterleaf

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Eastern waterleaf** (*Hydrophyllum 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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Common winterberry

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Common winterberry** (*Ilex verticillata*) 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 and has conspicuous fall interest. Red fruit is produced in great abundance from summer to fall.

It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 10 feet with roots at least 16 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 suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-7.5, 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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Dogtooth violet

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Dogtooth violet** (*Erythronium 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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Common goldstar

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 5.2-7.3, medium fertilizer

**Common goldstar** (*Hypoxis hirsuta*) 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 early spring.

It grows at moderate speed from a single crown to a height of about 0.8 feet with roots at least 7 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: corms, 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 5.2-7.3, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.

## More Information

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Cornel-leaf whitetop

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Cornel-leaf whitetop** (*Doellingeria infirma*) 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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Culver's root

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Culver's root** (*Veronicastrum virginicum*) 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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Deerberry

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Deerberry** (*Vaccinium stamineum*) 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.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green. It has white flowers which appear in late summer. Purple fruit is produced to a moderate extent from summer to fall.

It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 16 feet with roots at least 12 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 unavailable 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: coarse/medium soil, pH 4-7, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and high 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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Cutleaf grapefern

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Cutleaf grapefern** (*Botrychium dissectum*) 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 bladderwort

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Common bladderwort** (*Utricularia macrorhiza*) 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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Cuckoo flower

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Cuckoo flower** (*Cardamine pratensis var. pratensis*) 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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Coastal bedstraw

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Coastal bedstraw** (*Galium hispidulum*) 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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Columbian watermeal

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Columbian watermeal** (*Wolffia columbiana*) 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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Ditch stonecrop

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

fine soil, pH 5-7, medium fertilizer

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

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows slowly from runners to a height of about 2.6 feet with roots at least 14 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be 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 low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

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

## More Information

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Downy milkpea

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial vine or flower

**Downy milkpea** (*Galactia volubilis*) 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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Darkgreen sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Darkgreen sedge** (*Carex venusta*) 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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Crested anoda

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Crested anoda** (*Anoda cristata*) 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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Eastern gamagrass

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5.1-7.5, high fertilizer

**Eastern gamagrass** (*Tripsacum dactyloides*) 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 as a bunch to a height of about 5 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: 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 5.1-7.5, high 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 high value.

## More Information

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Drooping sedge

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Drooping sedge** (*Carex prasina*) 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 2.3 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 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: medium/fine soil, pH 4.8-6.8, 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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Common juniper

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; medium salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5.5-8, low fertilizer

**Common juniper** (*Juniperus communis*) is an evergreen 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. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.

## Identification

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

It grows slowly from a single stem to a height of about 10 feet with roots at least 14 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 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 5.5-8, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has medium salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## 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 low value.

## More Information

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Eaton's rosette grass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Eaton's rosette grass** (*Dichanthelium spretum*) 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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Deeproot clubmoss

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial small shrub or flower

**Deeproot clubmoss** (*Lycopodium tristachyum*) 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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Eastern teaberry

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Eastern teaberry** (*Gaultheria procumbens*) is a small shrub 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 dark green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has white flowers which appear in spring. Red fruit, which may be edible (but consult a reliable source before eating), is sparsely produced from summer to fall.

It grows slowly from runners to a height of about 0.5 feet with roots at least 12 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 unavailable 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 low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 4-6.5, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and high 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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