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Bristleleaf sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Bristleleaf sedge** (*Carex eburnea*) 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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Bradley's spleenwort

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Bradley's spleenwort** (*Asplenium bradleyi*) 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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Buckbean

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Buckbean** (*Menyanthes trifoliata*) 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.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green. It has white flowers which appear in mid spring.

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 0.8 feet with roots at least 10 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: 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: medium/fine soil, pH 4.8-6.5, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.

## More Information

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Broadfruit bur-reed

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5-8.5, low fertilizer

**Broadfruit bur-reed** (*Sparganium eurycarpum*) 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 at moderate speed in a colonializing fashion to a height of about 4.9 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, sprigs. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5-8.5, low fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.

## Uses and Relationships

If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.

## More Information

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Canby's cowbane

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Canby's cowbane** (*Oxypolis canbyi*) 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 the federal endangered list and Maryland's endangered list.

## More Information

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Canadian licorice-root

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Canadian licorice-root** (*Ligusticum canadense*) 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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Canadian white violet

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Canadian white violet** (*Viola 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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Bulblet-bearing water hemlock

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Bulblet-bearing water hemlock** (*Cicuta bulbifera*) 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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Bushy bluestem

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Bushy bluestem** (*Andropogon glomeratus var. glomeratus*) 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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Carolina leaf-flower

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Carolina leaf-flower** (*Phyllanthus caroliniensis*) 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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Bowman's root

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower or small shrub

**Bowman's root** (*Gillenia trifoliata*) is a perennial 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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Carolina elephantsfoot

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5-7.2, medium fertilizer

**Carolina elephantsfoot** (*Elephantopus carolinianus*) 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 has purple flowers which appear in mid summer.

It grows rapidly from a single crown to a height of about 2.7 feet with roots at least 10 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5-7.2, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## More Information

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Canby's bulrush

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Canby's bulrush** (*Schoenoplectus etuberculatus*) 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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Brownish sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Brownish sedge** (*Carex brunnescens*) 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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Canada germander

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Canada germander** (*Teucrium canadense var. canadense*) 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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Broadwing sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Broadwing sedge** (*Carex alata*) 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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Clustered mille graines

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower or small shrub

**Clustered mille graines** (*Oldenlandia uniflora*) 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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Cinnamon fern

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; low salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Cinnamon fern** (*Osmunda cinnamomea*) 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 at moderate speed as a bunch to a height of about 4.9 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: container, 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 4.5-7, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has low salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.

## Uses and Relationships

If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.

## More Information

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Bushy seaside tansy

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; high salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 6.1-7.5, low fertilizer

**Bushy seaside tansy** (*Borrichia frutescens*) 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.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows rapidly from rhizomes 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: bare root, container, seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 6.1-7.5, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has high salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## Uses and Relationships

If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.

## More Information

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Canadian horseweed

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## North American Native

### Type

annual or biennial flower

**Canadian horseweed** (*Conyza canadensis var. pusilla*) 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.

## More Information

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Carpenter's square

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial small shrub or flower

**Carpenter's square** (*Scrophularia marilandica*) 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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Brazilian watermeal

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Brazilian watermeal** (*Wolffia brasiliensis*) 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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Chaffweed

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Chaffweed** (*Anagallis minima*) 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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Bur oak

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; low salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Bur oak** (*Quercus macrocarpa*) 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.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green and has conspicuous fall interest. Brown fruit is sparsely produced from summer to fall.

It grows slowly from a single stem to a height of about 100 feet with roots at least 28 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-7.5, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has low salinity tolerance and high 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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Carolina wild petunia

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Carolina wild petunia** (*Ruellia caroliniensis*) 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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Carolina bugbane

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Carolina bugbane** (*Trautvetteria caroliniensis*) 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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Branched hedgehyssop

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Branched hedgehyssop** (*Gratiola ramosa*) 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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Browneyed Susan

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Browneyed Susan** (*Rudbeckia triloba*) 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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Bull crowngrass

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## North American Native

### Type

annual grass or sedge

**Bull crowngrass** (*Paspalum boscianum*) is an annual grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Cattail sedge

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 5.7-7, medium fertilizer

**Cattail sedge** (*Carex typhina*) 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 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 5.7-7, 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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Carey's sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Carey's sedge** (*Carex careyana*) 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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Canadian milkvetch

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

medium soil, pH 6-8, medium fertilizer

**Canadian milkvetch** (*Astragalus 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. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green. It has white flowers which appear in mid summer.

It grows at moderate speed from runners to a height of about 0.5 feet with roots at least 10 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 slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: medium soil, pH 6-8, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## Uses and Relationships

It has some limited ability to fix nitrogen, potentially benefiting other plants. At least some parts of the plant are slightly 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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Climbing milkvine

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial vine or flower

**Climbing milkvine** (*Matelea obliqua*) is a perennial vine or flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.

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Canada spikesedge

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## North American Native

### Type

annual grass or sedge

**Canada spikesedge** (*Eleocharis geniculata*) is an annual grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

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Chestnut oak

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## North American Native

### Type

tree

**Chestnut oak** (*Quercus montana*) 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.

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Bright green spikerush

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Bright green spikerush** (*Eleocharis olivacea*) 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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Christmas fern

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Christmas fern** (*Polystichum 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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Canada toadflax

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## North American Native

### Type

annual or biennial flower

**Canada toadflax** (*Nuttallanthus canadensis*) 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.

## More Information

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Carolina vetch

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial vine or flower

**Carolina vetch** (*Vicia caroliniana*) 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.

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Bunchberry dogwood

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## North American Native

### Type

evergreen perennial small shrub, shrub, or flower

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium soil, pH 5.5-6.9, medium fertilizer

**Bunchberry dogwood** (*Cornus canadensis*) is an evergreen perennial small shrub, 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. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically dark green and has conspicuous fall interest. Foliage is retained in winter. It has white flowers which appear in late spring. Red fruit is sparsely produced from summer to fall.

It grows slowly from rhizomes to a height of about 0.5 feet with roots at least 10 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 available only to contractors. 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: medium soil, pH 5.5-6.9, medium 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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Catchfly grass

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Catchfly grass** (*Leersia lenticularis*) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 2.6 feet with roots at least 10 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. 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 5-8, 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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Clustered beaksedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Clustered beaksedge** (*Rhynchospora glomerata*) 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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Buxbaum's sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Buxbaum's sedge** (*Carex buxbaumii*) 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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Bulblet bladderfern

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Bulblet bladderfern** (*Cystopteris bulbifera*) 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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Clasping milkweed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Clasping milkweed** (*Asclepias amplexicaulis*) 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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Canby's mountain-lover

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## North American Native

### Type

small shrub or shrub

**Canby's mountain-lover** (*Paxistima canbyi*) 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. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.

## More Information

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