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Lyrate rockcress

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## North American Native

### Type

biennial or perennial flower

**Lyrate rockcress** (*Arabis lyrata*) is a 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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Limestone meadow sedge

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Limestone meadow sedge** (*Carex granularis*) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows slowly as a bunch to a height of about 2.5 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 6-7.2, high 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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Leafy bulrush

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Leafy bulrush** (*Scirpus polyphyllus*) 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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Longbeak beaksedge

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## North American Native

### Type

annual grass or sedge

**Longbeak beaksedge** (*Rhynchospora scirpoides*) 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. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.

## More Information

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Intermediate woodfern

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Intermediate woodfern** (*Dryopteris intermedia*) 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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Hayden's sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Hayden's sedge** (*Carex haydenii*) 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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Highland rush

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Highland rush** (*Juncus trifidus*) 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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Indiangrass

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; medium salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-8, low fertilizer

**Indiangrass** (*Sorghastrum nutans*) 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 6 feet with roots at least 24 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. 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 4.5-8, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has medium salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## Uses and Relationships

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

## More Information

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Longstyle sweetroot

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Longstyle sweetroot** (*Osmorhiza longistylis*) 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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Horseflyweed

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 5.8-7, low fertilizer

**Horseflyweed** (*Baptisia tinctoria*) 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 gray-green. It has yellow flowers which appear in mid summer.

It grows at moderate speed from a single crown to a height of about 2.5 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 unavailable 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: coarse/medium soil, pH 5.8-7, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## Uses and Relationships

It has some limited ability to fix nitrogen, potentially benefiting other plants. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.

## More Information

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Lowland bladderfern

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Lowland bladderfern** (*Cystopteris protrusa*) 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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Illinois pondweed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Illinois pondweed** (*Potamogeton illinoensis*) 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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Limestone bittercress

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 6-7.7, high fertilizer

**Limestone bittercress** (*Cardamine douglassii*) 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 early spring.

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 1 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, 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: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 6-7.7, high fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.

## More Information

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Inland muhly

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Inland muhly** (*Muhlenbergia glabriflora*) 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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Longleaf summer bluet

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Longleaf summer bluet** (*Houstonia longifolia*) 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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Hyssopleaf hedgenettle (S. hyssopifolia)

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Hyssopleaf hedgenettle (S. hyssopifolia)** (*Stachys hyssopifolia*) 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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Long beechfern

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Long beechfern** (*Phegopteris connectilis*) 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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Long's sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Long's sedge** (*Carex longii*) 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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Horsetail paspalum

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; low salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 6-8.6, medium fertilizer

**Horsetail paspalum** (*Paspalum fluitans*) 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. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically gray-green.

It grows rapidly from runners to a height of about 2.5 feet with roots at least 4 inches deep.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed, sprigs. 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: medium/fine soil, pH 6-8.6, medium fertilizer. Provide high 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 high value.

## More Information

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Lopsided rush

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 4.9-6.8, low fertilizer

**Lopsided rush** (*Juncus secundus*) 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 1.5 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 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 4.9-6.8, low fertilizer. Provide low 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 low value.

## More Information

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Madagascar dropseed

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## North American Native

### Type

annual or perennial grass or sedge

**Madagascar dropseed** (*Sporobolus pyramidatus*) 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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Largebract ticktrefoil

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Largebract ticktrefoil** (*Desmodium cuspidatum*) 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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Kentucky coffeetree

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; medium salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 6-8, low fertilizer

**Kentucky coffeetree** (*Gymnocladus dioicus*) 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. It has white flowers which appear in early summer. Green fruit is produced to a moderate extent from fall to spring.

It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable from commercial growers. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings, 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 6-8, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has medium 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 severely 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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Hooded arrowhead

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Hooded arrowhead** (*Sagittaria calycina*) 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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Longhair sedge

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; low salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 4.6-7.5, medium fertilizer

**Longhair sedge** (*Carex comosa*) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows slowly from rhizomes to a height of about 5 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 4.6-7.5, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has low 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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Lanceleaf wild licorice

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Lanceleaf wild licorice** (*Galium lanceolatum*) 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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Longbranch frostweed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial small shrub or flower

**Longbranch frostweed** (*Helianthemum canadense*) 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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Kinnikinnick

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; medium salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Kinnikinnick** (*Arctostaphylos uva-ursi*) is an evergreen 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. Foliage is retained in winter. It has purple flowers which appear in late spring. Red 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 0.5 feet with roots at least 10 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings. 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 5.5-8, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has medium salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.

## 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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Lowland rotala

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Lowland rotala** (*Rotala ramosior*) 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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Longleaf starwort

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Longleaf starwort** (*Stellaria longifolia*) 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 a single crown to a height of about 1.5 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 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 low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

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

## More Information

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Lesser yellow lady's slipper

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Lesser yellow lady's slipper** (*Cypripedium parviflorum*) 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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Goosefoot cornsalad

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Goosefoot cornsalad** (*Valerianella chenopodiifolia*) 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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Hoary mountainmint

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Hoary mountainmint** (*Pycnanthemum incanum*) 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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Java-bean

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## North American Native

### Type

annual or perennial flower or small shrub

**Java-bean** (*Senna obtusifolia*) is an annual or 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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Indian cucumber

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Indian cucumber** (*Medeola virginiana*) 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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Indianhemp

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Indianhemp** (*Apocynum cannabinum*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows at moderate speed from a single stem to a height of about 3.3 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 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, medium fertilizer. Provide high 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 are severely 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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Green hawthorn

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 4.3-7.3, medium fertilizer

**Green hawthorn** (*Crataegus viridis*) 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 and has conspicuous fall interest. It has white flowers which appear in early spring. Red fruit, which may be edible (but consult a reliable source before eating), is produced to a moderate extent from spring to fall.

It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 30 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 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 4.3-7.3, 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 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 high value.

## More Information

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Husk tomato

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Husk tomato** (*Physalis pubescens var. integrifolia*) 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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Largebracted plantain

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## North American Native

### Type

annual or perennial flower

**Largebracted plantain** (*Plantago aristata*) is an annual 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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Indian woodoats

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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, low fertilizer

**Indian woodoats** (*Chasmanthium latifolium*) 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. Black fruit is produced in great abundance from summer to fall.

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 4.6 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: 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 5-7, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.

## Uses and Relationships

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

## More Information

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Illinois pinweed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Illinois pinweed** (*Lechea racemulosa*) 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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Leathery grapefern

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Leathery grapefern** (*Botrychium multifidum*) 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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Longleaf groundcherry

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Longleaf groundcherry** (*Physalis longifolia*) 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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