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Upland brittle bladderfern

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Upland brittle bladderfern** (*Cystopteris tenuis*) 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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Sweet crab apple

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## North American Native

### Type

tree or shrub

**Sweet crab apple** (*Malus coronaria*) 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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Smallflower halfchaff sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

annual grass or sedge

**Smallflower halfchaff sedge** (*Lipocarpha micrantha*) 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.

## More Information

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Variableleaf pondweed

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

soil, pH 5.5-7, medium fertilizer

**Variableleaf pondweed** (*Potamogeton gramineus*) 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 rapidly from a single crown with roots at least 0 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: bare root, seed, sprigs. 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: soil, pH 5.5-7, 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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Tuberous grasspink

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Tuberous grasspink** (*Calopogon tuberosus*) 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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Trailing arbutus

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## North American Native

### Type

small shrub or shrub

**Trailing arbutus** (*Epigaea repens*) 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.

## More Information

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Spoonleaf purple everlasting

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## North American Native

### Type

biennial or annual flower

**Spoonleaf purple everlasting** (*Gamochaeta purpurea*) is a biennial 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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USDA PLANTS Database

The **USDA PLANTS Database** is a program run by the United States Department of Agriculture, and is intended to provide a comprehensive database of all native and naturalized vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens found within the U.S. and its territories. It is a collaborative effort of the USDA NRCS National Plant Data Team, the USDA NRCS Information Technology Center, the USDA National Information Technology Center, and many other partners.

The PLANTS database was used extensively to build out a skeleton for this wiki, because it is the largest and most comprehensive data source of its kind. However, there are several substantial problems with the PLANTS database which must be considered:

* Although it does differentiate native and exotic plants, it does not have a record of what plants are considered native to Maryland in particular (or to any other state, for that matter). It offers no precision beyond "native to the lower 48 US states".
* The "national common name" provided by PLANTS is not necessarily the one most familiar to gardeners.
* The range maps provided by PLANTS are from data provided by the Biota of North America Program (BONAP) in the 80s and 90s, and have not been substantially updated since. At that time, BONAP reported **no** county-level data for Maryland whatsoever, and as a result the PLANTS database has only state-level data for Maryland - and not particularly fresh state-level data at that.
* PLANTS is only intended to include native and naturalized plants and may not include plants which are commonly cultivated by gardeners if they haven't been recorded escaping cultivation. As such, the most harmless exotic plants are potentially completely unrepresented here. For example, the typical garden tulip, *Tulipa gesneriana*, is not recorded as having naturalized in Maryland and so will not appear in a data set of exotic plants found in Maryland, even though there are millions of tulips in Maryland gardens. (Tulips have apparently escaped cultivation in tiny pockets of Massachussetts and Ohio - otherwise, they wouldn't have a PLANTS page at all.)
* Though some images are public domain (as all works created by the federal government are) many of the images on PLANTS are actually copyrighted. There is no way to search for public domain images only.

Despite its faults, PLANTS is far and away the easiest to access data source. Its Advanced Search engine is - if not perfect - at the very least quite excellent compared to other data sources, and can provide CSV files which we were able to further process programmatically to quickly generate thousands of article stubs.

## References

1. ↑ USDA, About PLANTS
2. ↑ BONAP, BONAP vs PLANTS, 2011
3. ↑ USDA, PLANTS FAQ
Threadleaf arrowhead

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Threadleaf arrowhead** (*Sagittaria filiformis*) 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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Summer coralroot

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Summer coralroot** (*Corallorhiza maculata*) 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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Threadleaf crowfoot

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Threadleaf crowfoot** (*Ranunculus trichophyllus*) 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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Twistedstalk

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Twistedstalk** (*Streptopus lanceolatus*) 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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Seaside goldenrod

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Seaside goldenrod** (*Solidago sempervirens var. mexicana*) 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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Vasevine

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## North American Native

### Type

vine

**Vasevine** (*Clematis viorna*) is a 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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Spiral pondweed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Spiral pondweed** (*Potamogeton spirillus*) 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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Sweetscent

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## North American Native

### Type

annual or perennial small shrub or flower

**Sweetscent** (*Pluchea odorata*) is an annual or 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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Stinking camphorweed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Stinking camphorweed** (*Pluchea foetida*) 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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Trumpetweed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Trumpetweed** (*Eutrochium fistulosum*) 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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Sycamore maple

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## Invasive

### Type

tree

**Sycamore maple** (*Acer pseudoplatanus*) is a tree found in Maryland or surrounding states which is **not** native to the lower 48 states of the United States. According to the University of Maryland Extension program, it is flagged as a highly concerning invasive either by Maryland or a neighboring state.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically yellow-green. Green fruit is produced in great abundance from spring to summer.

It grows at moderate speed from a single stem to a height of about 70 feet with roots at least 48 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 unavailable for purchase. 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 moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of germination compared to other plants of this type.

## Relationships

The USDA notes that this plant is of low value to browsing wildlife, but - as a general rule - native plants are better for native wildlife.

## More Information

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## References

1. ↑ USDA Plants Database, *Acer pseudoplatanus*
2. ↑ University of Maryland Extension Invasive Plant List
Threepart violet

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Threepart violet** (*Viola tripartita*) 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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Twining screwstem

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## North American Native

### Type

annual or biennial vine or flower

**Twining screwstem** (*Bartonia paniculata*) is an annual or biennial 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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Variable panicgrass

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Variable panicgrass** (*Dichanthelium commutatum*) 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 4.9 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: 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 soil, pH 4-6.5, low fertilizer. Provide low 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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Terrestrial water-starwort

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Terrestrial water-starwort** (*Callitriche terrestris*) 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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Thicket sedge

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Thicket sedge** (*Carex abscondita*) 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 0.7 feet with roots at least 6 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 4.8-6.8, 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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Umbrella flatsedge

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## North American Native

### Type

annual grass or sedge

**Umbrella flatsedge** (*Cyperus diandrus*) 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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Swamp bay

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; low salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 5-7, medium fertilizer

**Swamp bay** (*Persea palustris*) 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. It has yellow flowers which appear in early spring. Black fruit is produced to a moderate extent from spring to summer.

It grows at moderate speed from a single stem to a height of about 35 feet with roots at least 24 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 unavailable for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. 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 medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 5-7, 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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Swamp cottonwood

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 4.6-5.9, medium fertilizer

**Swamp cottonwood** (*Populus heterophylla*) 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 grows at moderate speed from a single stem to a height of about 100 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 unavailable 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 high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 4.6-5.9, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## More Information

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Stout goldenrod

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Stout goldenrod** (*Solidago squarrosa*) 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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Sweet white violet

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Sweet white violet** (*Viola blanda var. palustriformis*) 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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Threebirds

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Threebirds** (*Triphora trianthophora*) 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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Tall tickseed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Tall tickseed** (*Coreopsis tripteris*) 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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Sundial lupine

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Sundial lupine** (*Lupinus perennis*) 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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Sweet fern

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; low salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Sweet fern** (*Comptonia peregrina*) 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 green.

It grows slowly from rhizomes to a height of about 2 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 unavailable for purchase. 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 none rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 4-7, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has low salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.

## 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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Sticky catchfly

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Sticky catchfly** (*Silene caroliniana*) 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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Tall lespedeza

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Tall lespedeza** (*Lespedeza stuevei*) 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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Torrey's bulrush

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Torrey's bulrush** (*Schoenoplectus torreyi*) 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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Twining snoutbean

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Twining snoutbean** (*Rhynchosia tomentosa*) 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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Striped gentian

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Striped gentian** (*Gentiana villosa*) 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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Southern waternymph

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; medium salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5.2-9.6, medium fertilizer

**Southern waternymph** (*Najas guadalupensis*) 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 gray-green.

It grows at moderate speed from a single crown to a height of about 1 feet with roots at least 2 inches deep.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: sprigs.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5.2-9.6, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has medium salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## More Information

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Thinleaf sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Thinleaf sedge** (*Carex cephaloidea*) 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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Stiff clubmoss

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4-5.3, low fertilizer

**Stiff clubmoss** (*Lycopodium annotinum*) 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.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows at moderate speed from runners to a height of about 1 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: sprigs. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a none rate, and new seedlings will have a chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4-5.3, low fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.

## More Information

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Threepetal bedstraw

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.6-8, medium fertilizer

**Threepetal bedstraw** (*Galium trifidum*) 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.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows at moderate speed from a single crown to a height of about 0.8 feet with roots at least 8 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. 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 4.6-8, 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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Spotted water hemlock

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## North American Native

### Type

biennial or perennial flower

**Spotted water hemlock** (*Cicuta maculata*) 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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Troublesome sedge

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.9-7, low fertilizer

**Troublesome sedge** (*Carex molesta*) 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 3 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 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/fine soil, pH 4.9-7, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no 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 low value.

## More Information

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