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Disk waterhyssop

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 5.4-7.8, low fertilizer

**Disk waterhyssop** (*Bacopa rotundifolia*) 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 white flowers which appear in fall.

It grows slowly from runners to a height of about 0.1 feet with roots at least 0 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, 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: medium/fine soil, pH 5.4-7.8, low fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## More Information

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Common leopardbane

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Common leopardbane** (*Arnica acaulis*) 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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Common marsh bedstraw

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Common marsh bedstraw** (*Galium palustre*) 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 sweetshrub

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## North American Native

### Type

shrub

**Eastern sweetshrub** (*Calycanthus floridus*) 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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Composite dropseed

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 5.5-7, low fertilizer

**Composite dropseed** (*Sporobolus compositus var. compositus*) 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 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: 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 5.5-7, 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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Common reed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial small shrub, shrub, or grass or sedge

### Water

medium moisture; high salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-8.7, medium fertilizer

**Common reed** (*Phragmites australis*) is a perennial small shrub, shrub, or 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. White fruit is produced to a moderate extent from summer to fall.

It grows rapidly from rhizomes to a height of about 13 feet with roots at least 20 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: sprigs. 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: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-8.7, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has high salinity tolerance and low 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 low value.

## More Information

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Downy lobelia

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Downy lobelia** (*Lobelia puberula*) 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 purple bladderwort

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial or annual flower

**Eastern purple bladderwort** (*Utricularia purpurea*) 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. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.

## More Information

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Common maidenhair

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Common maidenhair** (*Adiantum capillus-veneris*) 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 from rhizomes to a height of about 1.7 feet with roots at least 2 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 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 6-8, low 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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Dwarf spikerush

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; medium salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Dwarf spikerush** (*Eleocharis parvula*) 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.

## Identification

It grows at moderate speed from runners to a height of about 1.2 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 readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, seed, sprigs, tubers. 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 6-8, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has medium salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## More Information

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Downy willowherb

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Downy willowherb** (*Epilobium strictum*) 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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Coastal sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Coastal sedge** (*Carex exilis*) 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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Common ladyfern

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium soil, pH 4.5-7, medium fertilizer

**Common ladyfern** (*Athyrium filix-femina*) 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 and has conspicuous fall interest.

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 3 feet with roots at least 12 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: container, 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: medium soil, pH 4.5-7, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.

## More Information

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Dwarf azalea

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse soil, pH 4.2-5.7, low fertilizer

**Dwarf azalea** (*Rhododendron atlanticum*) 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 dark green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has purple flowers which appear in early spring.

It grows at moderate speed in a colonializing fashion to a height of about 2.3 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be 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: coarse soil, pH 4.2-5.7, low fertilizer. Provide high 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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Creamflower rockcress

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## North American Native

### Type

annual, biennial, or perennial flower

**Creamflower rockcress** (*Arabis hirsuta var. pycnocarpa*) is an annual, biennial, or perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Dwarf chinquapin oak

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## North American Native

### Type

shrub or tree

**Dwarf chinquapin oak** (*Quercus prinoides*) 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.

## More Information

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Ebony spleenwort

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Ebony spleenwort** (*Asplenium platyneuron*) 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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Cranberry

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## North American Native

### Type

small shrub or shrub

**Cranberry** (*Vaccinium macrocarpon*) 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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Denseflower knotweed

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## North American Native

### Type

annual or perennial flower

**Denseflower knotweed** (*Polygonum glabrum*) 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. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.

## More Information

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Douglas' knotweed

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Douglas' knotweed** (*Polygonum douglasii*) 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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Common persimmon

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; low salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.7-7.5, medium fertilizer

**Common persimmon** (*Diospyros virginiana*) 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 dark green and has conspicuous fall interest. Orange fruit, which may be edible (but consult a reliable source before eating), is produced in great abundance from summer to winter.

It grows slowly from a single crown to a height of about 55 feet with roots at least 36 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, 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 high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.7-7.5, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has low salinity tolerance and medium 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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Creeping lespedeza

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Creeping lespedeza** (*Lespedeza repens*) 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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Downy yellow violet

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

medium soil, pH 6-7, high fertilizer

**Downy yellow violet** (*Viola 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.

## Identification

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

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 1.3 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: bare root, cuttings, seed, sprigs. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: medium soil, pH 6-7, high 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 low value.

## More Information

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Crookedstem aster

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

medium soil, pH 5.5-7.2, low fertilizer

**Crookedstem aster** (*Symphyotrichum prenanthoides*) 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 and has conspicuous fall interest. It has blue flowers which appear in summer.

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 4 feet with roots at least 10 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. 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 5.5-7.2, 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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Dotted duckmeat

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Dotted duckmeat** (*Landoltia punctata*) 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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Dogfennel

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

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

## More Information

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Coastal serviceberry

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Coastal serviceberry** (*Amelanchier obovalis*) is a shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically dark green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has white flowers which appear in early spring. Blue fruit is produced in great abundance from summer to fall.

It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 10 feet with roots at least 24 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.

## Cultivation

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

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5-7, 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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Downy goldenrod

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Downy goldenrod** (*Solidago puberula*) 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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Dwarf wakerobin

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Dwarf wakerobin** (*Trillium pusillum*) 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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Blue waxweed

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Blue waxweed** (*Cuphea viscosissima*) 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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Delmarva beggarticks

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Delmarva beggarticks** (*Bidens bidentoides*) 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.

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Cucumber tree

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 5.2-7, high fertilizer

**Cucumber tree** (*Magnolia acuminata*) is a tree native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has yellow flowers which appear in mid spring. Red fruit is produced to a moderate extent from spring to summer.

It grows rapidly from a single stem to a height of about 100 feet with roots at least 30 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.

## Cultivation

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

Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 5.2-7, high 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 low value.

## More Information

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Common pricklyash

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## North American Native

### Type

tree or shrub

**Common pricklyash** (*Zanthoxylum americanum*) 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. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.

## More Information

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Crippled cranefly

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Crippled cranefly** (*Tipularia discolor*) 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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Creeping snowberry

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Creeping snowberry** (*Gaultheria hispidula*) 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. 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 mid spring. Red fruit, which may be edible (but consult a reliable source before eating), is sparsely produced from summer to fall.

It grows slowly from runners to a height of about 0.5 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.

## Cultivation

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

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

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Cankerweed** (*Prenanthes serpentaria*) 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 swamp saxifrage

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Eastern swamp saxifrage** (*Saxifraga pensylvanica*) 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 annual saltmarsh aster

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 5.6-7, low fertilizer

**Eastern annual saltmarsh aster** (*Symphyotrichum subulatum*) 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.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has blue flowers which appear in late summer.

It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 3 feet with roots at least 6 inches deep.

## 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 medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 5.6-7, low fertilizer. Provide medium 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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Cutleaf coneflower

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance

### Soil

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

**Cutleaf coneflower** (*Rudbeckia laciniata*) 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 gray-green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has yellow flowers which appear in late summer.

It grows rapidly from rhizomes to a height of about 8.2 feet with roots at least 12 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: 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, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.

## Uses and Relationships

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

## More Information

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