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Dwarf umbrella-sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

annual grass or sedge

**Dwarf umbrella-sedge** (*Fuirena pumila*) 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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Eastern featherbells

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Eastern featherbells** (*Stenanthium gramineum*) 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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Compact dodder

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower or vine

**Compact dodder** (*Cuscuta compacta*) is a perennial flower 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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Cutleaf evening primrose

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial or annual flower

**Cutleaf evening primrose** (*Oenothera laciniata*) is a perennial or 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 straw sedge

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 4.7-6.9, medium fertilizer

**Eastern straw sedge** (*Carex straminea*) 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 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 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 4.7-6.9, 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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Downy hawthorn

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## North American Native

### Type

tree or shrub

**Downy hawthorn** (*Crataegus mollis*) 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.

## More Information

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Dortmann's cardinalflower

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Dortmann's cardinalflower** (*Lobelia dortmanna*) 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 redbud

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 5-7.9, low fertilizer

**Eastern redbud** (*Cercis canadensis*) is a tree or shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green. It has purple flowers which appear in spring. Brown fruit, which may be edible (but consult a reliable source before eating), is produced to a moderate extent from spring to summer.

It grows slowly from two or more stems to a height of about 30 feet with roots at least 24 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred 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, cuttings, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 5-7.9, 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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Davis' sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Davis' sedge** (*Carex davisii*) 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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Dryspike sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Dryspike sedge** (*Carex siccata*) 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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Common hackberry

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; low salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 6-7.8, medium fertilizer

**Common hackberry** (*Celtis occidentalis*) 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.

It grows rapidly from a single stem to a height of about 60 feet with roots at least 36 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, cuttings, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 6-7.8, medium fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has low 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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Eastern rough sedge

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 4.7-6.8, high fertilizer

**Eastern rough sedge** (*Carex scabrata*) 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 runners to a height of about 3 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, 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 4.7-6.8, 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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Downy gentian

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Downy gentian** (*Gentiana puberulenta*) 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 snowberry

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; medium salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 6-7.8, medium fertilizer

**Common snowberry** (*Symphoricarpos albus*) 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 threatened list.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green. White fruit is produced to a moderate extent from summer to fall.

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 3 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. 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 6-7.8, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has medium salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## Uses and Relationships

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 high value.

## More Information

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Cypress panicgrass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Cypress panicgrass** (*Dichanthelium dichotomum*) 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 baccharis

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; high salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Eastern baccharis** (*Baccharis halimifolia*) 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 dark green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has white flowers which appear in late summer.

It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 10 feet with roots at least 20 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 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/fine soil, pH 5.5-7.8, low fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has high salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.

## More Information

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Herbwilliam

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Herbwilliam** (*Ptilimnium capillaceum*) 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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Dixie grapefern

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Dixie grapefern** (*Botrychium jenmanii*) 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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Coppery St. Johnswort

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.8-6.4, low fertilizer

**Coppery St. Johnswort** (*Hypericum denticulatum*) 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 yellow flowers which appear in early summer.

It grows slowly from a single crown to a height of about 2 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: container, 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 medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.8-6.4, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.

## More Information

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Common ninebark

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-6.5, low fertilizer

**Common ninebark** (*Physocarpus opulifolius*) 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 and has conspicuous fall interest. Orange fruit is produced in great abundance from summer to fall.

It grows slowly from two or more stems to a height of about 10 feet with roots at least 14 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, 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/fine soil, pH 4.5-6.5, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and high 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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Bristly sarsaparilla

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial small shrub or flower

**Bristly sarsaparilla** (*Aralia hispida*) 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. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.

## More Information

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Eastern grasswort

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Eastern grasswort** (*Lilaeopsis chinensis*) 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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Evening campion

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Evening campion** (*Silene nivea*) 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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Fringeleaf wild petunia

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Fringeleaf wild petunia** (*Ruellia humilis*) 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 purple flowers which appear in summer.

It grows at moderate speed from a single stem to a height of about 2.6 feet with roots at least 4 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years.

## Cultivation

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

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-7.5, low fertilizer. Provide low 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 medium value.

## More Information

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Flypoison

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Flypoison** (*Amianthium muscitoxicum*) 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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Curlyheads

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial small shrub or flower

**Curlyheads** (*Clematis ochroleuca*) 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. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.

## More Information

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Greenflowered wintergreen

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## North American Native

### Type

small shrub

**Greenflowered wintergreen** (*Pyrola chlorantha*) 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.

## More Information

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Flowering dogwood

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 4.8-7.7, medium fertilizer

**Flowering dogwood** (*Cornus florida*) 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. It has white flowers which appear in early spring. Red fruit 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 under a hundred 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, 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: coarse/medium soil, pH 4.8-7.7, medium fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.

## Uses and Relationships

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

## More Information

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Hairy goldenrod

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Hairy goldenrod** (*Solidago hispida*) 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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Cursed buttercup

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; low salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.8-8.4, medium fertilizer

**Cursed buttercup** (*Ranunculus sceleratus*) 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.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green. It has yellow flowers which appear in late spring.

It grows rapidly from a single crown to a height of about 2 feet with roots at least 6 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred 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 4.8-8.4, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has low salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.

## More Information

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Eastern purple coneflower

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; low salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 6.5-7.2, low fertilizer

**Eastern purple coneflower** (*Echinacea 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.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green. It has purple flowers which appear in early summer.

It grows at moderate speed from a single stem to a height of about 1.2 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. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 6.5-7.2, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has low 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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Giant sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Giant sedge** (*Carex gigantea*) 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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False melic

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**False melic** (*Schizachne purpurascens*) 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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Early azalea

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## North American Native

### Type

shrub

**Early azalea** (*Rhododendron prinophyllum*) 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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Emory's sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Emory's sedge** (*Carex emoryi*) 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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Harris' goldenrod

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Harris' goldenrod** (*Solidago arguta var. harrisii*) 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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Goldenclub

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Goldenclub** (*Orontium aquaticum*) 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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Flatstem spikerush

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 5.4-7, medium fertilizer

**Flatstem spikerush** (*Eleocharis compressa*) 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

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes 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: 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 5.4-7, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## More Information

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Early blue violet

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Early blue violet** (*Viola ×palmata*) 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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Fringed black bindweed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower or vine

**Fringed black bindweed** (*Polygonum cilinode*) is a perennial flower 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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Hairy Solomon's seal

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Hairy Solomon's seal** (*Polygonatum 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 milkpea

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower or vine

**Eastern milkpea** (*Galactia regularis*) is a perennial flower 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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Hairystem gooseberry

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## North American Native

### Type

shrub

**Hairystem gooseberry** (*Ribes hirtellum*) 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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