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Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot Family)



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52. Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot Family)

547. Atriplex patula L. var. hastata (L.) A. Gray 1867. B&B.420

(Atriplex hastata L. 1753) Shr.430

Our plants belong to var. hastata" (Brown & Brown 1984).

(Halberd-leaved Orache, Spearscale, Fat-hen Saltweed)

Native annual herb. Leaves halberd-shaped, mostly entire.



Habitat: "Growing on the strand and in salt and brackish marshes" (Shreve et al 1910). "In waste places, especially alkaline soils" (Jaques 1959).

Frequency: "Coastal Zone; common" (Shreve et al 1910). A weed (Jaques 1959).

Records: No locale 10/29/1879, John D. Smith (US)(Stieber 1967). South R. at Porter Point, in a sandy salt marsh 9/14/1946, E. H. Walker (US) (Stieber 1967). Manresa, sandy shore of the Severn 10/3/1966, Stieber 207 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Moderately abundant in salt marshes bordering Rhode River, Higman 60, 276 (CBC) (Higman 1977). About sixteen county brackish-marsh stations mapped by Sipple 1978. Fishing Creek Farm (Williams 1986b). Hancock's Resolution (Envirens 1991).

Herbaria: CBC. US & LCU (Stieber 1971).

548. Chenopodium album L. 1753. Shr.430, B&B.420

(Lamb's Quarters, Lambsquarter Goosefoot)

Large (to 5-6 feet) erect annual herb naturalized from Europe; leaves whitish beneath.



Habitat: Roadsides, fields, gardens, and waste places. "In cultivated grounds" (Shreve et al 1910).

Frequency: "Throughout the state; common" (Shreve et al 1910). "One of the most widely distributed weeds" (Fogg 1956).

County Occurrence: "More or less plentiful on the truck farms of Anne Arundel County" (M. A. Chrysler, in Shreve et al 1910; p.192).

Records: Near St. James Church, in fields 8/12/1966, Stieber 203 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Manresa, common along the road and in lawns 9/9 & 10/3/1966, Stieber 202 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Java Farm, solitary on old entrance road near road to springhouse; Ivy Neck, solitary in abandoned wheat field; Higman 982, 1121 (CBC) (Higman 1977). Back Creek watershed (Williams 1989). Hancock's Resolution (Envirens 1991).

Herbaria: CBC. US & LCU (Stieber 1971).

549. Chenopodium ambrosoides L. 1753. B&B.417

(Mexican Tea)

Annual herb naturalized from tropical America, 2-4 ft. high. Leaves toothed, bright green beneath.



Habitat: "Cultivated ground and waste places, especially barnyards" (Brown & Brown 1984).

Frequency: "...unpleasant weed" (Fogg 1956).

Records: Manresa, in moist woods 9/9/1966, Stieber 205 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Patuxent R. at Rt. 50, near the water's edge in mud 10/29/1966, Stieber 204 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Fishing Creek Farm (Williams 1986b). Beachwood Park, Lake Waterford Park (Longbottom 1991). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991). Old field at Hancock's Resolution (Envirens 1991).

Sightings: Clearing near Ruckers Pond (Williams, pc).

Herbaria: LCU (Stieber 1971).

550. Chenopodium bonus-henricus L. 1753. B&B.420

(Good King Henry) Perennial herb naturalized from Europe.

Habitat: "Waste places, roadsides" (Stieber 1971).

Records: Manresa, along Severn R. shore 9/9/1966, Stieber 206 (LCU)

(Stieber 1967).



Herbaria: LCU (Stieber 1971).

551. Chenopodium rubrum L. 1753. B&B.420

(Red Goosefoot) Native erect annual herb.

Habitat: "In saltmarshes" (Stieber 1971).

Herbaria: CBC (CBC 1993). US (Stieber 1971).

552. Chenopodium standleyanum Aellen B&B.417

(Chenopodium hybridum var. standleyanum)

(Chenopodium boscianum Moq. 1840)

(Chenopodium album var. boscianum)

(Standley's Goosefoot, Bosc's Goosefoot)

Erect or arching native annual herb.

Habitat: "In woods and thickets" (Britton 1901). Roadsides and waste places.

Heritage Rating: 1994: S1 (Highly State Rare), Endangered.

Records: (As C. boscianum) W. bank of the Severn, above the mouth of Valentine Creek 8/19/1927, E. C. & G. M. Leonard (US) (Stieber 1967).

Herbaria: US (Stieber 1971).

553. Salsola pestifer A. Nelson 1909. B&B: unlisted.

(Salsola kali L. var. tenuifolia G. F. W. Meyer)

(Salsola kali L. var. tenuifolia Tausch)

(Saltwort, Russian Thistle, Russian Cactus)

Much-branched herb naturalized from Eurasia.



Habitat: "Sandy river shores" (Stieber 1971).

Records: Manresa, sandy shore of the Severn 8/8/1966, Stieber 208 (LCU) (Stieber 1967).

Herbaria: LCU (Stieber 1971).

53. Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)

554. Acnida cannabina L. 1753. Shr.430, B&B.428

[Amaranthus cannabinus (L.) Sauer]

(Salt-marsh Water-hemp, Tidemarsh Waterhemp)

Tall robust native annual herb.

Habitat: "In salt and brackish marshes" (Britton 1901).

Frequency: "Coastal Zone; frequent" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Mouth of the Valentine Creek 8/19/1927, E. C. & G. M. Leonard (US) (Stieber 1967). Sherwood Forest marsh, on the Severn R. 8/16/1930, E. C. & G. M. Leonard (US) (Stieber 1967). South R., in a marsh at Porter Point 9/14/1946, E. H. Walker (US) (Stieber 1967). Deale, saltmarsh at Cape Anne 9/26/1948, L. B. Smith (US) (Stieber 1967). Manresa, in a moist woods 9/9/1966, Stieber 210 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Muddy Creek 8/13/1971 (Sipple 1993). Infrequent in salt marshes bordering Rhode River, also on sandbars, Higman 99, 971 (CBC) (Higman 1977). About 31 A. A. Co. brackish-marsh stations mapped (as Amaranthus cannabinus) by Sipple 1978. Back Creek watershed (Williams 1989). Cypress Creek Bog marsh 8/4/90, Longbottom 949 (AACC). Main Creek at Maywood Avenue 9/17/90 Longbottom 1201 (AACC). Beachwood Park (Longbottom 1991). Hancock's Resolution (Envirens 1991).

Sightings: Chase Creek (Berry's marsh). College Creek (Meth. church property). Spa Creek (at footbridge 1988). Mill Creek of Magothy (Longbottom pc 1991).

Herbaria: CBC, AACC. US & LCU (Stieber 1971).

555. Amaranthus lividus L. 1753 B&B.428

(Amaranthus blitum L.)

(Euxolus lividus Moq. 1849)

(Purplish Amaranth)

Glabrous, rather succulent purplish-green annual branching herb, 1-3 ft., adventive fromSouth America.



Habitat: "Waste places" (Britton 1901).

Frequency: "A troublesome weed in market-garden area around Baltimore" (Brown & Brown 1984).

Records: Lake Waterford Park (Longbottom 1993).
556. Amaranthus hybridus L. 1753. B&B.426

(Slender Amaranth, Green Amaranth, Green Pigweed, Prince's Feather)

Large annual herb naturalized from tropical America. Smaller than A. retroflexus.

Habitat: "Waste places and cultivated fields" (Stieber 1971).

Frequency: Common, prolific garden weed (Fogg 1956).

Records: Along Chesapeake Bay, south of Annapolis 8/18/1913, Ivar Tidestrom (US) (Stieber 1967). Near St. James Church, in a cornfield 8/12 & 9/16/1966, Stieber 209 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Java Farm, solitary at north boundary fence, adjacent to Kirkpatrick Howat's corn field; Ivy Neck, solitary on rubbish near old house and barn, south of entrance gate, Higman 1037, 1117 (CBC) (Higman 1977).

Herbaria: CBC. US & LCU (Stieber 1971).

557. Amaranthus retroflexus L. 1753. Shr.430, B&B.426

(Pigweed, Rough Pigweed).

Stout annual herb adventive from tropical America. 1-10 ft. tall.



Habitat: "Cultivated and manured soil, gardens, etc." (Gray 1867). In waste grounds" (Shreve et al 1910). "A ubiquitous plant of field and farmland" (Fogg 1956).

Frequency: "Throughout the state; common" (Shreve et al 1910). "A very abundant weed" (Brown & Brown 1984).

County Occurrence: "More or less plentiful on the truck farms of Anne Arundel County" (M. A. Chrysler, in Shreve et al 1910, p.192).

Records: Jacobsville Park (Longbottom 1991).

558. Amaranthus spinosus L. 1753. Shr.430, B&B.428

(Spiny Amaranth, Thorny Amaranth)

Annual herb naturalized from tropical America. Ht. 1-4 ft. Spines in leaf axils.



Habitat: "In waste and cultivated soil" (Britton 1901). "In cultivated grounds" (Shreve et al 1910).

Frequency: "Throughout the state; common" (Shreve et al 1910). A weed (Jaques 1959).

Records: Java Farm, solitary on rubbish near main buildings, Higman 500 (CBC) (Higman 1977). "In a rubbish pile at Java Farm" (Stieber 1971).

Herbaria: CBC. US (Stieber 1971).

559. Froelichia floridana (Nutt.) Moq. B&B.428

(Cottonweed)

Native annual herb. Leaves opposite, wooly. Terminal flower spike.



Habitat: "Dry sandy places" (Robinson & Fernald 1908).

Records: Rt. 3, about 1 mi. S. of Rt. 176, in waste ground 9/4/1960, Eduards Baltars (US) (Stieber 1967).

Sightings: BG&E r/w nr. Round Bay Bog (by Williams July 1988). West side Rt. 648 near Old Man Creek (Longbottom pc 1990).

Herbaria: US (Stieber 1971).

54. Phytolaccaceae (Pokeweed Family)

560. Phytolacca americana L. 1753. B&B.430

(Phytolacca decandra L. 1762) Shr.431

(Pokeweed, Common Pokeberry, Poke)

Tall, branching, succulent, purple-berried native perennial herb.

Habitat: "Low grounds and rich soil" (Robinson & Fernald 1908). "In cultivated grounds" (Shreve et al 1910). On earth raised by large uprooted forest trees.

Frequency: "Throughout the state; common" (Shreve et al 1910). "An ever-present, persistent and pernicious weed" (Fogg 1956).

Records: Near Rt. 3, S. of jct. Rt. 424, large plant in dense weedy stands around a pond, up to 2 m. tall 6/20/1966, Stieber 211 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Java Farm, infrequent near main buildings and in old fields; Ivy Neck, apparently an early dominant in abandoned fields on Scaffold Peninsula; moderately abundany in young sweetgum stands there; infrequent in hardwood forests of Scaffold and Cheston Peninsula; Higman 3 (CBC) (Higman 1977). Five county brackish-marsh stations mapped by Sipple 1978. Picture Spring Branch (Nevamar Pond; Ecological Analysts 1983). Back Creek watershed (Williams 1989). Beachwood Park, Jacobsville Park, Lake Waterford Park, Governors

Bridge gravel pits (Longbottom 1991). Hancock's Resolution (Envirens 1991). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991).



Sightings: Chase Creek watershed (Rucker property, lot 705, 8/18/1999).

Herbaria: CBC. US & LCU (Stieber 1971).

55. Aizoaceae (Carpet-weed Family)

561. Mollugo verticillata L. 1753. Shr.431, B&B.432

(Carpet-weed)

Prostrate annual herb from tropical America; much-branched, spreading.



Habitat: "In waste and cultivated grounds" (Britton 1901). "In cultivated grounds" (Shreve et al 1910). "Sandy soil, gravelly walks, or between bricks in walks or pavements" (Jaques 1959).

Frequency: "Throughout the state; common" (Shreve et al 1910). A weed (Fogg 1956, Jaques 1959).

Records: Ivy Neck, infrequent in corn fields, Higman 958, 1062 (CBC) (Higman 1977). "Infrequent in cornfields at Ivy Neck" (Stieber 1971). Hancock's Resolution (Envirens 1991). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991).

Sightings: In unmortared brick patio, Annapolis State Complex, Sept. 1992.

Herbaria: CBC. US (Stieber 1971).

56. Portulacaceae (Purslane Family)

562. Claytonia virginica L. 1753. Shr.431, B&B.432

(Virginia Spring-beauty)

Native spring-flowering perennial herb. Leaves linear, flowers pink.



Habitat: "Moist open woods" (Gray 1867). "In moist forests" (Shreve et al 1910). "Rich, moist woods and thickets" (Grimm 1968).

Frequency: "Rare in the Coastal Zone, common in the Midland and Mountain Zones" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Wayson's Corner, near an oak tree under moist cover of leaves 3/20/1966, Stieber 212 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Patuxent Community Pond, wet banks of the pond 5/2/1967, Stieber 213 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Java Farm, abundant in mature mixed hardwood forest west of north fork of Muddy Creek, Higman 562 (CBC) (Higman 1977). Floodplain of Rock Branch, above Sands Road (Higman 1977); see Erythronium americanum. Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al

1991).


Sightings: Chase Creek watershed (a few plants, ca. 1986, in very moist soil, Iliff's ravine 4/6/81). Said to occur on Holly Hill estate at Friendship (pc, Virginia P. Clagett). In woods along Rt. 4 near Wayson's Corner (Longbottom, pc 1990). Transplanted specimens from the Patuxent have spread and become naturalized on a south-facing slope under large tuliptrees gardened by Mrs. Carl Ortman, Rt. 648 & Old Frederick Road, Arnold, 4/22/1996.

Herbaria: CBC. US & LCU (Stieber 1971).

563. Portulaca oleracea L. 1753. Shr.431, B&B.434

(Common Purslane)

Much-branched, prostrate annual herb from Europe. Stems and leaves smooth, fleshy.



Habitat: "Cultivated and waste grounds" (Gray 1867). "In cultivated grounds" (Shreve et al 1910). "In fields and waste places" (Britton 1901). Common weed of gardens and weak turf.

Frequency: "Throughout the state" (Shreve et al 1910). "A weed...a plague visited upon all gardeners" (Fogg 1956). "A weed...very common and widely scattered in gardens, cultivated fields, etc." (Jaques 1959).

County Occurrence: "More or less plentiful on the truck farms of Anne Arundel County" (M. A. Chrysler, in Shreve et al 1910, p.192).

Records: Java Farm, infrequent at north boundary fence, adjacent to Kirkpatrick Howat's corn field, Higman 1036 (CBC) (Higman 1977).

Sightings: Chase Creek watershed (Rucker property). Flower bed, State House grounds, 1992.

Herbaria: CBC.

57. Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family)

564. Agrostemma githago L. 1753. Shr.431, B&B.449

(Lychnis githago Scop. 1772.)

Corn Cockle, Purple Cockle)

Tall winter annual herb introduced from Europe. Flowers purple. 1-3 ft. tall.

Habitat: "In grain fields and waste places" (Britton 1901). "In cultivated grounds" (Shreve et al 1910).

Frequency: "Throughout the state; common" (Shreve et al 1910). A weed of grain fields; seeds poisonous (Fogg 1956).

Records: Wayson's Corner, on a gravelly roadside 6/11/1950, L. B. Smith (US) (Stieber 1967). Farm area S. of Lothian, off Rt. 2, edge of a plowed field 5/21/1966, Stieber 219 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Near St. James Church, along road 6/11/1966, Stieber 218 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Along Rt. 4 near Wayson's Corner 5/24/90, Longbottom 617 (AACC). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991).

Herbaria: AACC. LCU (Stieber 1971).

565. Arenaria serpyllifolia L. 1753. Shr.432, B&B.443

(Thyme-leaved Sandwort)

Slender annual branching herb naturalized from Europe. Leaves opposite, sessile.



Habitat: "In dry or rocky places" (Britton 1901). "In open dry situations" (Shreve et al 1910).

Frequency: "Throughout the state" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Back Creek watershed (Williams 1989). Hancock's Resolution

(Envirens 1991).

566. Cerastium nutans Raf. 1814. B&B.447

(Cerastium longipedunculatum Muhl. 1813) Shr.432

(Mouse-ear Chickweed, Nodding Chickweed)

Native annual herb.

Habitat. "In moist shaded places" (Britton 1901). "Moist rich soil" (Robinson & Fernald 1908). "Alluvial or rich, wooded soils" (Brown & Brown 1984).

Records: Patuxent Community Pond, pond's edge 6/14/1966, Stieber 214 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Hancock's Resolution (Envirens 1991).

Herbaria: LCU (Stieber 1971).

567. Cerastium viscosum L. 1753. B&B.447

(Annual Mouse-ear Chickweed)

Annual herb naturalized from Europe. 4-12 in. high.



Habitat: "In waste places and meadows" (Britton 1901). Rich moist soil. "Waste places, fields, roadsides" (Stieber 1971).

Frequency: "A common weed of fields and waste areas" (Brown & Brown 1984).

Records: Manresa, in a field near the edge of a moist woods 5/5/1966, Stieber 215 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Java Farm & Ivy Neck, infrequent to moderately abundant in grassy areas and fallow corn fields, Higman 636 (CBC) (Higman 1977). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991).

Herbaria: CBC. US & LCU (Stieber 1971).

568. Cerastium vulgatum L. 1762. B&B.447

(Larger Mouse-ear Chickweed, Perennial Mouse-ear Chickweed)

Low-growing biennial or perennial herb naturalized from Europe. Leaves opposite, oblong, fuzzy.



Habitat: "In fields and woods" (Britton 1901). Rich moist soil. Common weed of turf and garden.

Frequency: "Common throughout" (Brown & Brown 1984).

Records: Back Creek watershed (Williams 1989). Jacobsville Park, Poplar Ridge Park (Longbottom 1991).

Herbaria: CBC (CBC 1993). US (Stieber 1971).

569. Dianthus armeria L. 1753. B&B.455

(Deptford Pink) Biennial herb naturalized from Europe.

Habitat: "In fields and along roadsides" (Britton 1901). Sandy roadsides and abandoned fields.

Records: Java Farm & Ivy Neck, infrequent along unshaded roads and in open fields, Higman 23, 722 (CBC) (Higman 1977). Back Creek watershed (Williams 1989). Jacobsville Park, Poplar Ridge Park (Longbottom 1991). Hancock's Resolution (Envirens 1991). Jug Bay wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991).

Sightings: Chase Creek watershed (Rucker property ca. 1973, now absent). Corcoran tract at Sandy Point 6/18/88. Christmas tree plantation at Masque Farm, Spa Rd., Annapolis 6/11/87. Davidsonville USAF Transmitter Station (Williams, pc 1991). Powerline r/w at Millersville Landfill 1991.

Herbaria: CBC. US (Stieber 1971).

570. Dianthus prolifer L. 1753 Shr.432, B&B.455

[Tunica prolifer (L.) Scop.]

(Proliferous Pink)

Erect annual herb with small pink flowers; naturalized from Europe.

Habitat: "Roadsides and fields" (Robinson & Fernald 1908).

Frequency: "Infrequent in the W-B area" (Brown & Brown 1984).

Records: "Annapolis (M. A. Chrysler)" (Shreve et al 1910).

571. Holosteum umbellatum L. B&B.447

(Jagged Chickweed)

Erect annual herb naturalized from Europe.



Habitat: "A weed in fall-sown fields" (Brown & Brown 1984).

Frequency: "Locally abundant on the Eastern Shore" (Brown & Brown

1984).


Records: Jacobsville Park (Longbottom 1991).

572. Lychnis alba Mill. 1768. Shr.431, B&B.449

(White Campion)

Much branched biennial or perennial herb naturalized from Europe. Leaves opposite, stems hairy. Flowers white.



Habitat: "In cultivated grounds" (Shreve et al 1910). "In waste land, pastures and fields (Jaques 1959). "Roadsides and waste places"

(Brown & Brown 1984).



Frequency: "Throughout the state; infrequent" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Manresa, in an open field 5/2/1966, Stieber 217 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Odenton at Rt. 50 & Severn Run, moist shady area 6/14/1966, Stieber 216 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Java Farm, infrequent to moderately abundant in grassy old fields immediately south of the main building area, Higman 8, 662 (CBC) (Higman 1977). Eagle Hill Road powerline 8/11/90, Longbottom 1001 (AACC).

Sightings: Corcoran tract at Sandy Point 6/18/88.

Herbaria: CBC, AACC. US & LCU (Stieber 1971).

573. Saponaria officinalis L. 1753. Shr.432, B&B.453

(Bouncing Bet, Soapwort)

Stout perennial herb naturalized from Europe.



Habitat: "Roadsides and waste places" (Britton 1901). "In cultivated grounds" (Shreve et al 1910). "Along railroad embankments, roadsides, etc." (Jaques 1959).

Frequency: "Throughout the state; common" (Shreve et al 1910). A weed (Fogg 1956, Jaques 1959).

Records: Manresa, common along the roadside 7/1/1966, Stieber 223 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Locally abundant along Mayo Road, east of Muddy Creek Road, Higman 1399 (CBC) (Higman 1977). Hancock's Resolution (Envirens 1991). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991).

Herbaria: CBC. LCU (Stieber 1971).

574. Saponaria vaccaria L. 1753. B&B.453

[Vaccaria segetalis (Neck) Garcke.]

[Vaccaria vaccaria (L.) Britton 1897] Shr.432

(Cow-herb) European; escape from cultivation. Erect branching herb with open cymes of deep pink to pale red flowers.

Habitat: "In waste places" (Britton 1901). "In cultivated grounds" (Shreve et al 1910).

Frequency: "Throughout the state; infrequent" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: "Anne Arundel County, Odenton (1473)" (Shreve et al 1910).

Herbaria: Shreve's #1473 might be at MARY, or at US.
575. Scleranthus annuus L. 1753. B&B.436

(Knawel, German Knotgrass)

Low annual or winter annual herb naturalized from Europe. Low matted clumps of foliage somewhat like redcedar in appearance.

Habitat: "In fields and waste places or on dry rocks" (Britton 1901). On roadside banks, dry open fields, or light garden soils" (Fogg 1956).

Frequency: "A persistent weed in dry gravelly or sandy situations...a real problem in lawns" (Fogg 1956). "Frequent" (Brown & Brown 1984).

Records: Vicinity Elvaton/Waterford (Plitt 7/2/1904). Dry sandy field near Waterford (Plitt 7/2/1904). Between Glen Burnie and Sawmill Pond (Plitt 5/29/20). Wayson's Corner, sandy field 4/30/1950, L. B. Smith (US) (Stieber 1967). SE of Annapolis on a sandy roadside 7/9/1950, H. G. Deignan (US) (Stieber 1967). South R., on Mayo's Beach 5/13/1951, G. R. Fessenden (US) (Stieber 1967). Stevens Farm at CBC, infrequent along unshaded roads and in open fields, Higman 1392 (CBC) (Higman 1977). Back Creek watershed (Williams 1989). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991). Poplar Ridge Park, Jacobsville Park (Longbottom 1991).

Sightings: Fields at Community College (Williams, pc 1991).

Herbaria: CBC. US (Stieber 1971).

576. Silene antirrhina L. 1753. Shr.431, B&B.451

(Sleepy Catchfly)

Slender, erect native annual herb. Leaves narrow, opposite. Five petals pink, notched.



Habitat: "Usually on gravel or sandy soil" (Jaques 1959). "Dry open woods, waste places" (Stieber 1971).

Frequency: A weed (Fogg 1956, Jaques 1959).

Records: Curtis Bay (A. A. Co.? Plitt 5/11/1899). Patuxent R. at Rt. 50 (presumably), sandy clay soil 6/7/1966, Stieber 220 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Ivy Neck, solitary in grassy old field on Scaffold Peninsula, Higman 693 (CBC) (Higman 1977).

Herbaria: CBC. US & LCU (Stieber 1971).

577. Silene caroliniana Walt. 1788. B&B.453

This is, essentially, S. pennsylvanica Michx. of older manuals.

(Carolina Wild Pink, Catchfly) Native perennial herb.



Habitat: "In dry sandy or rocky soil" (Britton 1901). "Dry soils, open, or in light shade" (Brown & Brown 1984).

Records: Manresa, possibly cultivated and escaped along the roadway 5/5/1966, Stieber 221(LCU) (Stieber 1967).

Sightings: Chase Creek watershed (south-facing sandy slope near Berry's Pond 4/1/90). Weems Creek (south-facing sandy wooded slope near stadium stormdrain outfall 4/92).

Herbaria: LCU (Stieber 1971).

578. Silene conica L. 1753. B&B.453

(Striate Catchfly, Corn Catchfly)

Annual herb naturalized from Europe.



Habitat: Sandy fields, roadsides, waste places.

Records: Patuxent R. near Rt. 50, along roadside 6/7/1966, Stieber 222 (LCU) (Stieber 1967).

Herbaria: LCU (Stieber 1971).

579. Silene cucubalis Wibel B&B.451

[Silene latifolia (Mill.) Britten & Rendle 1907]

[Silene vulgaris (Moench.) Garcke 1869] Shr.431

(Bladder Campion)

European perennial opposite-leaved herb with enlarged calyx. Ht. 6-18 in. Petals white, notched.



Habitat: "Fields, roadsides and alluvial banks" (Robinson & Fernald 1908). "In cultivated grounds" (Shreve et al 1910). "In meadows and waste places" (Britton & Brown 1913).

Frequency: "Throughout the state; infrequent" (Shreve et al 1910). "A frequent pest in meadows and clover" (Jaques 1959).

Sightings: AACC; fields near barn (Longbottom, pc 1991).

580. Silene noctiflora L. 1753. Shr.431, B&B.453

(Night-flowering Catchfly)

European annual or winter annual herb. 1-3 ft. tall. Stem pubescent. Five petals white or pinkish, notched.



Habitat: "In waste places" (Britton 1901). "Cultivated grounds"

(Robinson & Fernald 1908).



Records: Java Farm, solitary on Fox Point Road, Higman 803 (CBC)(Higman 1977). "One station on Fox Point Road, Java Farm" (Stieber 1971).

Herbaria: CBC. US (Stieber 1971).

581. Silene stellata (L.) Aiton 1811. Shr.431, B&B.451

(Cucubalus stellatus L. 1753)

(Starry Campion)

Native perennial herb. Most leaves in whorls of four. Flowers white.

Habitat: "In dry forests" (Shreve et al 1910). "In open woods, clearings and thickets" (Grimm 1968).

Frequency: "Throughout the state; frequent" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Java Farm, infrequent in large clumps beside old entrance road and Fox Point Road, Higman 1041 (CBC) (Higman 1977). Uplands at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary 8/1/1986, 9/7/1991 (Sipple 1993). Jug Bay wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991).

Sightings: Truxtun Park (by D. H. Williams).

Herbaria: CBC. US (Stieber 1971).

582. Stellaria graminea L. 1753 B&B.445

[Alsine graminea (L.) Britton 1894]

(Lesser Stitchwort, Common Stitchwort, Lesser Starwort)

Low glabrous perennial herb introduced from Europe. Leaves sessile, linear-lanceolate.

Habitat: "In meadows and pastures, along hedges, throughout Europe and Russian Asia" (Bentham & Hooker VII; 1924). "In fields and along roadsides" (Britton 1901). "Grassy places" (Robinson & fernald 1908).



Frequency: "Infrequent" (Brown & Brown 1984).

Records: Smithsonian property (See 1993 CBC herbarium index).

Herbaria: CBC (CBC 1993).

583. Stellaria longifolia Muhl. 1809. B&B.445

[Alsine longifolia (Muhl.) Britton 1894] Shr.432

(Long-leaved Stitchwort, Chickweed) Native herb.



Habitat: "In moist forests and open wet situations" (Shreve et al 1910). Low meadows and swamps.

Frequency: "Throughout the state; frequent" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Wayson's Corner, alluvial woods near the Patuxent R. 6/26/1949, L. B. Smith (US) (Stieber 1967).

Herbaria: US (Stieber 1971).

584. Stellaria media (L.) Vill. 1789. B&B.445

(Alsine media L. 1753) Shr.432

(Common Chickweed)

Low annual herb naturalized from Europe.

Habitat: "A weed in waste places, meadows and woods" (Britton 1901).

In moist forests and open situations" (Shreve et al 1910). "A weed... widely distributed in lawns, gardens, etc." (Jaques 1959). "A bad weed in lawns" (Fogg 1959). A common weed in rich soils of turf and garden.



Frequency: "Throughout the state; common" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Near Brooklyn (A. A. Co.? Plitt 3/11/1899, 2/15/1900). Back Creek watershed (Williams 1989). Hancock's Resolution (Envirens 1991). Jacobsville Park (Longbottom 1991). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991).

Herbaria: CBC (CBC 1993). US (Stieber 1971).

585. Stellaria pubera Michx. B&B.445

[Alsine pubera (Michx.) Britton] Shr.432

(Great Chickweed, Star Chickweed) Perennial herb.



Habitat: "In moist rocky places" (Britton 1901). "Shaded rocks" (Robinson & Fernald 1908). "In moist forests and open situations" (Shreve et al 1910). "On rocky, wooded slopes" (Grimm 1968). "Rich woods and shaded, rocky areas" (Brown & Brown 1984).

Frequency: "Throughout the state; common" (Shreve et al 1910). "Infrequent in most areas" (Brown & Brown 1984).

Records: Old Forge Bridge (Longbottom 1984).

58. Ceratophyllaceae (Hornwort Family)

586. Ceratophyllum demersum L. 1753. Shr.433, B&B.455

(Coontail, Hornwort) Native submerged aquatic herb.

Habitat: Quiet fresh waters and slightly brackish tidal rivers (0-6 ppt). "In slow streams and the upper waters of tidal rivers" (Shreve 1910).

Frequency: "Coastal Zone; frequent" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary 8/1/1986 (Sipple 1993). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991).

Sightings: Arden Pond 6/3/1986. Chartwell golf course upper pond 7/16/88. Lake Waterford 8/13/88.

59. Nymphaeaceae (Water Lily Family)

587. Brasenia schreberi J. F. Gmel. 1796. B&B.459

[Brasenia purpurea (Michx.) Casp. 1890] Shr.433

(Brasenia peltata Pursh 1814)

(Water Shield) Native aquatic perennial herb.

Habitat: "In ponds and slow streams" (Britton 1901, Shreve et al 1910).

Frequency: "Throughout the state; infrequent" (Shreve et al 1910).

Heritage Rating: 1988: C (State declining). 1991: Deleted.

Records: Saw Mill Pond at Glen Burnie (Plitt 7/1/1899; C. E. Waters 1905; M. A. Chrysler, in Shreve et al 1910, p.185). Java Farm, infrequent along tidal channel of Muddy Creek, upstream from spring house, Higman 998 (CBC) (Higman 1977). "Tidal portion of Muddy Creek, Java Farm" (Stieber 1971). Little Patuxent Laurel Oxbow, abundant; (See Md. Nature Conservancy newsletter, Fall 1989, p.3). Governors Bridge gravel pits (Longbottom 1991). Cattail Creek Pond (above Ritchie Hwy.) 5/12/1990, 7/12/1990, 6/9/1991, 6/10/1992 (Sipple 1993).

Sightings: Litz Lake. Lower pond, Chartwell Golf Course. Cattail Creek (pond above Route 2). Ponds along Patuxent Road ca. 1 mi. S. Woodwardville (Williams, pc 1991).

Herbaria: CBC. US (Stieber 1971).

588. Nuphar advena R. Br. ex Aiton 1811. B&B.457

[Nuphar luteum (L.) Sibth. & J. E. Smith]

(Nyphaea advena Soland. ex Aiton 1789) Shr.433

(Yellow Pondlily, Spatterdock, Cow Lily)

Native aquatic perennial herb.



Habitat: "In ponds and slow streams" (Britton 1901, Shreve et al 1910). Shallow ponds, swampy backwaters.

Frequency: "Throughout the state" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Glen Burnie Pond (Plitt 5/30/1899). Pond at Glenburnie (C. E. Waters 1905). Patuxent R. at Wayson's Corner 6/6/1905, H. D. House (US) (Stieber 1967). Wayson's Corner, mucky floodbank of Patuxent River 6/11/1950, L. B. Smith (US) (Stieber 1967). Two county

fresh-marsh stations mapped by Sipple 1978. Sawmill Pond 8/11/1989 (Sipple 1993). Marley Creek Swamp 7/22/90, Longbottom 905 (AACC). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991). Governors Bridge gravel pits (Longbottom 1991). Severn Run below Rt. 3 on 9/18/1983, 6/14/1992 (Sipple 1993). Severn Run 5/11/1986 (Sipple 1993). Cattail Creek Pond (above Rt.2) 6/9/1991, 6/10/92 (Sipple 1993).



Sightings: Severn Run Environmental Area (above Dicus Mill Road). Lake Ogleton watershed (lowland above R.R. R/w). Jabez Branch (above Hog Farm Road). Cattail Creek (pond above Rt. 2). Hopkins Creek (above electric r/w). Plum/Gumbottom Branch (shrub swamp above Miner Road). Severn Run above Rt. 3 (Williams, pc 1991). Annapolis Reservoir (Williams, pc 1991).

Herbaria: AACC. US (Stieber 1971).

589. Nymphaea odorata Dryand. ex Aiton 1789.

(Nymphaea odorata Aiton) B&B.457

[Castalia odorata (Aiton) W. & W.]

[Castalia odorata (Dryand.) Woodv. & Wood. 1806] Shr.433

(Fragrant Water Lily, White Waterlily)

Native aquatic perennial herb.

Habitat: "In ponds and slow streams" (Britton 1901, Shreve et al 1910).

Shallow ponds and bog pools.



Frequency: "Coastal and Midland Zones; frequent" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Glen Burnie Pond (Plitt 5/30/1899). Near Round Bay (Plitt 7/29/1899). Shallow water of Glenburnie bog and pond (As C. odorata; C. E. Waters 1905). Glen Burnie Pond (M. A. Chrysler in Shreve et al 1910; p. 185). Mt. Carmel, occasional in a marsh at the head of a fresh pond 8/18/1960, N. Hotchkiss & E. C. Leonard (US) (Stieber 1967). North Grays Bog, Angels Bog (Whigham 1981). Cypress Creek Savanna, Eagle Hill Bog, South Grays Bog (Whigham 1981, Sipple & Klockner 1984). Sawmill Pond 8/11/1989 (Sipple 1993). Lake Waterford 8/25/1989 (Sipple 1993). Angels Bog/Fresh Pond 6/10/1992, 8/7/1992 (Sipple 1993).

Sightings: Pond east of Round Bay Road, near Severn River (ca. 1925; recollection of Ruth Kitchin Trotter, ca. 1985 (pond now filled in). Sullivan Cove Pond. Litz Lake.

Herbaria: US (Stieber 1971).

60. Ranunculaceae (Crowfoot Family)

590. Anemone virginiana L. 1753. Shr.435, B&B.474

(Tall Anemone, Thimbleweed) Native perennial herb.

Habitat: "In usually dry and rocky open woods and thickets" (Grimm 1968). "Dry open woods, thickets and slopes" (Stieber 1971).

Frequency: "Rare in the lower Midland District, common in the Upper Midland District and Mountain Zones" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Java Farm, infrequent on top of ridge west of main building area and northwest of water tank, Higman 504 (CBC) (Higman 1977).

Sightings: Wooded roadside; Joyce Lane at Mylander property ca. 1987

(identified by D. Boone).



Herbaria: CBC. US (Stieber 1971).

591. Anemonella thalictroides (L.) Spach. 1839. B&B.473

(Anemone thalictroides L. 1753)

[Syndesmon thalictroides (L.) Hoffmg. 1832] Shr.435

(Rue-Anemone) Low native perennial herb. White.

Habitat: "In moist forests" (Shreve et al 1910). "In rich and rather open woodlands" (Grimm 1968).

Frequency: "Rare in the Coastal Zone, common in the Midland and Mountain Zones" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: No locale, but possibly with Hepatica and Sanguinaria in a damp woods somewhere off Annapolis Road to Furnace Creek or southward (see Sanguinaria, Chamaedaphne) 4/25/1881, John D. Smith (US) (Stieber 1967). Ivy Neck, solitary/infrequent in poorly drained mixed hardwood forest on Scaffold Peninsula, Higman 570, 631 (CBC) (Higman 1977).

Sightings: Chase Creek watershed (Iliff's ravine). Rays Pond watershed (Iliff's ravine 4/1/90). Said to occur on the Hock Tract on Weems Creek. Little Magothy River watershed: Woods Landing II tract, 1992.

Herbaria: CBC. US (Stieber 1971).

592. Aquilegia canadensis L. Shr.434, B&B.476

(Wild Columbine) Native perennial herb.

Habitat: "In moist forests and on rocky slopes" (Shreve et al 1910).

Frequency: "Rare in the Coastal Zone, common in the Midland and Mountain Zones" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Curtis Bay (A. A. Co.? Plitt 5/11/1899). High Island in Rhode River; infrequent in calcareous soil, Higman 1334 (CBC) (Higman 1977). Back Creek watershed (station considered an escape from cultivation; Williams 1989). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991).

Herbaria: CBC (CBC 1993).

593. Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt. 1818. Shr.434, B&B.481

(Actaea racemosa L. 1753)

(Black Snakeroot, Black Cohosh)

Tall native perennial herb.



Habitat: Rich deciduous woods. "In moist and dry forests" (Shreve et al 1910).

Frequency: "Rare in the Coastal Zone, common in the Midland and Mountain Zones" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Java Farm, infrequent along old entrance road, in mixed hardwood forest, near a small culvert, Higman 1211 (CBC) (Higman 1977). Upland near Round Bay Bog 6/26/1982 (Sipple 1993). Eight subwatersheds of Severn River (Davison & Rucker 1988). Back Creek watershed (Williams 1989).

Sightings: Lake Ogleton watershed (above R. R. r/w). Truxtun Park. Martins Pond watershed. Brewer Creek watershed. Side ravine of lower Plum/Gumbottom Branch). Lower Cypress Branch. Chase Creek watershed (Iliff's Ravine). Martins Cove Farm (between road and freshwater pond). Rays Pond watershed (slope above Iliff's Pond 1991).

Herbaria: CBC.

594. Clematis dioscoreifolia Levi & Vaniot B&B.98

(Clematis) Woody vine introduced from Japan.

Records: Java Farm, solitary on steep southeast slope above Rhode River, below CBCES pier, Higman 1039 (CBC) (Higman 1977). "Slope at the shore of Rhode River" (Stieber 1971). Beachwood Park (Longbottom 1991). Hancock's Resolution (Envirens 1991).

Sightings: Chase Creek watershed (Rucker property & Chase Creek Swim Club).

Herbaria: CBC. US (Stieber 1971).

595. Clematis virginiana L. 1759. Shr.435, B&B.98

(Virgin's Bower) Native woody vine.

Habitat: Climbing on shrubs in moist wayside thickets and along swamps and watercourses. "In moist and dry forests and open situations" (Shreve et al 1910).

Frequency: "Common throughout the state" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Java Farm, infrequent in old fields, Higman 130, 710, 1038 (CBC) (Higman 1977). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991).

Herbaria: CBC. US (Stieber 1971).

596. Hepatica americana (DC.) Ker. B&B.473

(Hepatica nobilis var. obtusa (L.) Karst.)

(Hepatica triloba Chaix.)

[Hepatica hepatica (L.) Karst. 1880-83] Shr.435

(Anemone hepatica L. 1753)

(Round-lobed Hepatica, Liverwort) Native perennial herb.

Habitat: "In moist and dry forests" (Shreve et al 1910). Loose rich soil on woodland slopes.

Frequency: "Rare in the Coastal Zone, common in the Midland and Mountain Zones" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: No locale, but possibly in a damp woods with Anemonella and Sanguinaria somewhere off Annapolis Road to Furnace Creek or southward (see Sanguinaria, Chamaedaphne) 4/25/1881, John D. Smith (US) (Stieber 1967). Back Creek watershed: SPCA property (Williams 1989).

Sightings: Chase Creek watershed (Iliff's Ravine). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Williams, pc).

Herbaria: US (Stieber 1971).

597. Hepatica acutiloba DC B&B.473

(Hepatica nobilis Miller var. acuta (Pursh) Steyermark

(Hepatica nobilis Miller var. acuta DC.)

[Hepatica acuta (Pursh.) Britton] Shr.435

(Sharp-lobed Hepatica) Native perennial herb.



Habitat: Rich woods. "In moist forests" (Shreve et al 1910).

Frequency: Essentially absent from the county. "Mountain Zone; rare" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: One Anne Arundel station (1977) noted by Broome et al Dec. 1979. "intersection of Hampton Road and Sun Valley Dr., Anne Arundel Co., 6 April 1977..." (Reveal and Broome 1981). This is in the Cape St. Claire community.

598. Ranunculus abortivus L. 1753. Shr.435, B&B.463

(Kidney-leaf Buttercup, Small-flowered Buttercup, Kidney-leaved Crowfoot)

Native biennial herb. 6-20" tall. Basal leaves usually heart-shaped.



Habitat: "In woods and moist grounds" (Britton 1901). "In moist forests" (Shreve et al 1910). "In low moist woods and thickets" (Grimm 1968).

Frequency: "Throughout the state; common" (Shreve et al 1910). "A weed...common in pastures and waste places" (Jaques 1959).

Records: Manresa, in a field at the edge of a woods 5/5 & 6/1/1966, Stieber 227 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Java Farm, infrequent on north border, west of new entrance gate, and on cut bank of Old Muddy Creek Road, Higman 580, 605 (CBC) (Higman 1977). Back Creek: SPCA property (Williams 1989).

Sightings: Chase Creek watershed (Rucker property).

Herbaria: CBC. US & LCU (Stieber 1971).

599. Ranunculus acris L. 1753. Shr.436, B&B.469

(Tall Buttercup, Common Buttercup, Meadow Buttercup)

Hairy, erect perennial herb naturalized from Europe. Ht. 3-4 ft.



Habitat: "In cultivated grounds" (Shreve et al 1910). "In fields and meadows and along roadsides" (Grimm 1968).

Frequency: "Throughout the state; common" (Shreve et al 1910). A weed (Fogg 1956, Jaques 1959).

Records: Manresa, common in a field 5/5/1966, Stieber 228 (LCU) Stieber 1967).

Herbaria: CBC. LCU (Stieber 1971).

600. Ranunculus bulbosus L. 1753. Shr.436, B&B.469

(Common Buttercup, Bulbous Buttercup)

Perennial herb naturalized from Europe.



Habitat: "In cultivated grounds" (Shreve et al 1910). "Along dirt roads and fields" (Stieber 1971).

Frequency: "Throughout the state; common" (Shreve et al 1910). A lawn weed (Fogg 1956).

Records: Throughout CBC, infrequent to abundant along roads, in hay fields, and other open areas, Higman 627, 1147 (CBC) (Higman 1977). Back Creek watershed (Williams 1989). Jacobsville Park, Quiet Waters Park (Longbottom 1991).

Sightings: Chase Creek watershed (Rucker property).

Herbaria: CBC. US (Stieber 1971).

601. Ranunculus ficaria L. 1753. B&B.463

[Ficaria ficaria (L.) Karst.]

(Lesser Celandine)

Low perennial herb from Europe, resembling a pennywort. Leaves fleshy, blue-green, cordate, often appearing peltate. Flowers yellow, blooming April-May.

Habitat: Occasional escape from gardens to moist woods, reported from Mass. to D.C. & W.Va.

Sightings: (1) Chase Creek watershed: moist alluvium, Rucker's ravine.

Identified by D. H. Williams 1986. Extremely abundant April 1991, also one plant Lot 735. By 5/5/1999, the plants had spread in a quite handsome continuous blanket across the entire upper ravine.

(2) Numerous patches in lawn and naturalized garden at home of Mrs. Carl Ortman, Route 648 & Old Frederick Road, Arnold 4/22/1996. Unwanted; possibly transplanted to site years before with wildflowers from Patuxent.

602. Ranunculus recurvatus Poir. 1804 Shr.435, B&B.466

(Hooked Buttercup, Hooked Crowfoot, Rough Crowfoot)

Erect pubescent native herb, 0.5-2 ft.; leaves 3-lobed. Flowers light yellow.



Habitat: "Rich, damp woods, or margins of wet areas" (Brown & Brown 1984).

Frequency: "Calvert County" (Shreve et al 1910). "Frequent on the Coastal Plain" (Brown & Brown 1984).

Records: Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary 5/1/1992 (Sipple 1993). Bacon Ridge Park (Longbottom 1993).
603. Ranunculus repens L. 1753. B&B.466

(Creeping Buttercup)

Perennial herb naturalized from Europe.

Habitat: "Wet open ground, yards, ditches" (Stieber 1971).

Frequency: "Another bad weed" (Fogg 1956).

Records: No locale, but possibly off Annapolis Road to Furnace Creek or southward (see Chamaedaphne, Sanguinaria) 4/25/1881, John D. Smith (US) (Stieber 1967).

Herbaria: US (Stieber 1971).

604. Ranunculus sardous Crantz B&B.469

(Ranunculus philonotis Ehr.)

(Ranunculus hirsutus Curtis)

(Hairy buttercup)

Erect annual European herb. Flowers more numerous, smaller, and paler than R. bulbosus.



Habitat: "In fields, cultivated, and waste places in central and southern Europe" (Bentham & Hooker VII; 1924). "Roadsides and waste areas" (Brown & Brown 1984).

Frequency: Reported from Baltimore, Frederick, and St. Mary's Counties by Baltars (Brown & Brown 1984).

Records: Smithsonian property (See 1993 index to CBC herbarium).

Herbaria: CBC (CBC 1993).
605. Ranunculus scleratus L. 1753. Shr.435, B&B.463

(Celery-leaf Buttercup, Cursed Crowfoot, Cursed Buttercup,

Celery-leaved Crowfoot) Native annual herb.

Habitat: "In swamps and wet ditches" (Britton 1901). "In moist forests and open wet situations" (Shreve et al 1910). "Pools, moist forests, or wet places, fresh to brackish" (Brown & Brown 1984). "Near ponds and creeks" (Stieber 1971).

Frequency: "Throughout the state; common" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Ivy Neck, infrequent in wet pasturage and swales near head of Cheston Creek, Higman 877, 1157 (CBC) (Higman 1977).

Sightings: "Near sewer plant on Back Creek, formerly" (Williams, pc 1991).

Herbaria: CBC. US (Stieber 1971).

606. Ranunculus septentrionalis Poir. 1804. Shr.436, B&B.466

(Swamp Buttercup, Marsh Buttercup) Native herb.

Habitat: "In swamps and low grounds" (Britton 1901).

Records: No locale 5/3/1879, John D. Smith (US) (Stieber 1967). Back Creek watershed (Williams 1989). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991).

Frequency: "On the Coastal Plain; infrequent" (Brown & Brown 1984).

Herbaria: US (Stieber 1971).

607. Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Lall. 1842. B&B.470

(Purple Meadow-rue, Tall Meadow-rue).

Tall native perennial herb.



Habitat: "In wet meadows or thickets and swamps" (Grimm 1968).

Heritage Rating: 1988: B1/U (Regionally Rare, Status Uncertain). 1991: Status Uncertain.

Records: Magothy River edge 7/2/1960, N. Hotchkiss (US) (Stieber 1967).

Herbaria: US (Stieber 1971).

608. Thalictrum dioicum L. 1753. Shr.436, B&B.470

(Early Meadow-rue) Tall native perennial herb.

Habitat: "In moist forests and open situations" (Shreve et al 1910). "In rich, rocky woods and shady ravines" (Grimm 1968).

Frequency: "Throughout the state; common" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Ivy Neck, solitary on steep bank over Canninghouse Cove on Rhode River, Higman 1012 (CBC) (Higman 1977). "Bank overlooking the Rhode River, one station" (Stieber 1971).

Sightings: Rays Pond watershed (ravine between Iliff and Harbour Glen properties 4/23/91).

Herbaria: CBC. US (Stieber 1971).
609. Thalictrum pubescens Pursh. (See Gleason & Cronquist 1991)

(Thalictrum polygamum Muhl. 1813) Shr.436, B&B.470

(Tall Meadow-rue) Tall native perennial herb.

Habitat: "Moist meadows, thickets, and sunny swamps" (Grimm 1968).

Records: "Annapolis (M. A. Chrysler)" (Shreve et al 1910). One fresh-marsh station (on Severn) mapped by Sipple 1978. Severn Run near Dicus Mill 6/29/89, Longbottom 196 (AACC). Marshy meadow NW side Marley Creek between Rts 10 & 648 7/21/1990, Longbottom 893 (AACC). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991).

Sightings: Jabez Branch at Drum Point R. R. crossing (by old pilings). Mill Creek above Route 50. Sewell Spring Branch (by lower path crossing). Severn Run opposite Brooksbys Point.

Herbaria: AACC.

61. Berberidaceae (Barberry Family)

610. Berberis thunbergii DC. B&B.101

(Japanese Barberry)

Spiny shrub of Japanese origin, escaping from cultivation.



Habitat: Rich moist soils; swales of ravines.

Records: Farm area S. of Lothian, off Rt. 2, near an abandoned road & a field, young growth 3/20/1966, Stieber 230 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Java Farm, solitary on bank of north fork of Muddy Creek, above old entrance road, Higman 1250 (CBC) (Higman 1977). Hancock's Resolution (Envirens 1991).

Sightings: Chase Creek watershed (Ruckers Ravine). Brewer Creek upper ravine. Truxtun Park (Williams, pc 1991). Near Round Bay Road (Williams, pc 1991).

Herbaria: CBC. LCU (Stieber 1971).

611. Podophyllum peltatum L. 1753 Shr.436, B&B.483

(Mayapple) Native perennial herb.

Habitat: "In moist forests and open situations" (Shreve et al 1910). "Rich open woods, thickets and clearings" (Grimm 1968).

Frequency: "Throughout the state; common" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Manresa, mixed with stands of Arisaema triphyllum, in moist woods 5/5/1966, Stieber 229 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Java Farm & Ivy neck; moderately abundant to abundant on stream floodplains and other wet, shaded areas; infrequent to moderately abundant in upland mixed Hardwood forest; Higman 628 (CBC) (Higman 1977). College Creek Woods (Williams 1986a). Back Creek: SPCA property (Williams 1989). Quiet waters Park (Longbottom 1991).

Sightings: Rays Pond watershed (abundant in woods near Iliffs Pond 4/23/91). Chase Creek watershed (Rucker & Iliff properties). Browns Cove watershed: Rich property ("Severnside"). Jabez Branch below Hog Farm Road. Martins Cove Farm. Martins Pond ravine. Truxtun Park (Williams, pc 1991).

Herbaria: CBC. US & LCU (Stieber 1971).

62. Magnoliaceae (Magnolia Family)

612. Liriodendron tulipifera L. 1753. Shr.433, B&B.107

(Tuliptree, Yellow Poplar, Tulip Poplar)

Large intolerant native deciduous tree.



Habitat: "Infrequent in river swamps, frequent in flood plains and infrequent in moist upland forests" (Shreve et al 1910).

Frequency: "Common in the Coastal Zone, common in the Midland Zone, rare in the Mountain Zone" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: No locale 5/18/1878, John D. Smith (US) (Stieber 1967).

Wayson's Corner, border of woods 6/11/1950, L. B. Smith (US) (Stieber 1967). Manresa, medium-sized tree in moist woods 5/5/1966, Stieber 225 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Farm area S. of Lothian, off Rt. 2, 20 m. tree at the edge of a field & woods 5/21/1966, Stieber 226 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Throughout CBC; characteristic canopy tree in well-developed mixed hardwood forest, especially on moderately well drained sites; infrequent to moderately abundant in old fields, Higman 266, 1122 (CBC) (Higman 1977). Brewer Pond 4/16/1983 (Sipple 1993). College Creek Woods (Williams 1986a). Back Creek watershed (Williams 1989). Poplar Ridge Park, Quiet Waters Park, Jacobsville Park, Governors Bridge gravel pits (Longbottom 1991). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary 5/1/1992 (Sipple 1993).



Sightings: Chase Creek watershed (Berry, Iliff, Rucker properties). Cumberstone Road (Cedar Park). Truxtun Park.

Herbaria: CBC. US & LCU (Stieber 1971).

613. Magnolia virginiana L. 1753. Shr.433, B&B.104

(Sweetbay Magnolia, Swamp Magnolia, Laurel Magnolia)

Native broadleaved evergreen tree.



Habitat: Swamps and swampy woods in sandy districts. "In river swamps, stream swamps, and upland swamps, being more abundant in wet sandy soil and found also in wet clay." (Shreve et al 1910).

Frequency: "Confined to the Coastal Zone; common" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Near Glen Burnie Pond/Saw Mill Pond (Plitt 5/30/1899,

5/26/1906). Vicinity Elvaton/Waterford (Plitt 7/2/1904). Near Glenburnie bog (C. E. Waters 1905). Margin of bog at Glenburnie (M. A. Chrysler, in Shreve et al 1910; p.185). 3 mi. NW Gibson I., near a sphagnum bog 5/27/1953, E. P. Killip (US) (Stieber 1967). Patuxent Community Pond, small tree 6/14/1966, Stieber 224 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Seven county wooded-swamp stations mapped by Sipple 1978. North Grays Bog, South Grays Bog (Whigham 1981). Cypress Creek Savanna, Round Bay Bog, Eagle Hill Bog, Angels Bog (Whigham 1981,

Sipple & Klockner 1984). Picture Spring Branch; Nevamar Pond (Ecological Analysts 1983). Cypress Creek Cedar Swamp (Sipple & Klockner 1984). Blackhole Creek Bog (Broersma 1984). Beachwood Park, Jacobsville Park, Governors Bridge gravel pits (Longbottom 1991). Hancock's Resolution (Envirens 1991). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991). Chartwell Branch near Severn River 3/26/1991 (Sipple 1993). Severn Run wetland behind Millersville P.O. 12/21/1991 (Sipple 1993).

Sightings: Rays Pond (Mylander property). Aisquith Creek (Fosters Pond). Litz Lake magnolia swamp. Sullivan Cove cedar swamp. Yantz Creek cedar swamp. Lake Waterford 8/13/88. Indian Creek Branch. Saltworks Creek (head of small cove on lower shore). Gumbottom Branch. Head of Fox Creek (Old Place Creek, on Severn River; Davison & Rucker 1986). Head of Old Man Creek 8/20/1989, Cattail Creek 11/15/1991 (Longbottom, pc 1991).

Herbaria: LCU (Stieber 1971).

63. Annonaceae (Custard-apple Family)

614. Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal 1817. Shr.434, B&B.108

(Annona triloba L. 1753)

(Pawpaw) Small native deciduous tree.



Habitat: "Deep rich moist soil" (Sargent 1922). "Rich woods and alluvium" (Stieber 1971). Most common in circumneutral soil, a useful indicator.

Frequency: "Rare in the Coastal Zone in flood plains, infrequent in the Midland Zone" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991). Hancock's Resolution (Envirens 1991). Ivy Neck, infrequent in mixed hardwood forest of Cheston and Scaffold Peninsulas, also at upland margin of Sand Point salt marsh, Higman 573 (CBC) (Higman 1977).

Sightings: Chase Creek watershed (Rucker, Iliff, Ventre properties). Rays Pond watershed (Mylander property). Rugby Hall (Ley property). Brewer Pond watershed (upper ravine). Brewer Creek watershed (upper Ravine). Martins Pond ravine. Glen Oban. (Aisquith Creek watershed (Bohlman property). Patuxent Road, Odenton (ca. 200 ft. from Sara Shoemaker residence). Cumberstone Road ("Cedar Park"). Davidsonville USAF transmitter site (Longbottom pc 1991).

Herbaria: CBC. US (Stieber 1971).

64. Lardizabalaceae (Lardizabala Family)

615. Akebia quinata (Houtt.) Decne. B&B.102

High climbing woody twining vine with five leaflets. Ornamental introduced from eastern Asia and escaping.

County Occurrence: Noted from Anne Arundel County (Brown & Brown 1972).

Sightings: An example (probably planted) is on a chain link fence adjoining State Parking Lot "B" in Annapolis (5/21/1992). Also escaping at Bordley-Randall House, Randall Court, Annapolis.

65. Menispermaceae (Moonseed Family)

616. Menispermum canadense L. 1753. Shr.436, B&B.102

(Canada Moonseed) Native woody twining vine.

Habitat: "In moist forests" (Shreve et al 1910). "In woods along streams" (Britton & Brown 1913).

Frequency: "Common in the Piedmont and Mountain Zones; rare on the Coastal Plain" (Brown & Brown 1972).

Sightings: Rays Pond watershed (North-facing roadside bank of Joyce Lane at Iliff property). Lake Ogleton watershed (above R. R. r/w). Chase Creek watershed (Lot 731, 8/22/1999; Rucker's ravine, on Lindera benzoin), Lot 757 July 2002. Fishing Creek Farm (Williams, pc 1991).

66. Lauraceae (Laurel Family)

617. Lindera benzoin (L.) Blume 1857. B&B.112

[Benzoin aestivale (L.) Nees 1836]

(Laurus benzoin L. 1753)

[Benzoin benzoin (L.) Coulter 1894] Shr.436

[Benzoin odoriferum (L.) Nees]

(Spicebush)

Large native deciduous shrub; rarely arborescent.



Habitat: "In swamps, floodplains and moist forests" (Shreve et al 1910). "In moist woods, thickets and along streams" (Britton & Brown 1913). An important component of old-field yellow poplar forests, indicative of rich soils.

Frequency: "Throughout the state; common" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: No locale 5/29/1878, John D. Smith (US) (Stieber 1967). No locale, but possibly in a damp woods off Annapolis Road to Furnace Creek or southward (see Sanguinaria, Chamaedaphne) 4/25/1881, John D. Smith (US) (Stieber 1967). Waysons Corner, along a creek, small shrubs 3/20/1966, (Stieber 1967). Manresa, moist woods 5/2/1966, Stieber 234 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Rt. 3, S. jct. Rt. 42, sandy soil at the edge of a pine-oak woods 7/21 & 9/2/1966, Stieber 235 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Throughout CBC; characteristic shrub on stream floodplains and other moist, shaded areas, Higman 73, 559, 583 (CBC) (Higman 1977). One county wooded-swamp station mapped by Sipple 1978. Back Creek: SPCA property (Williams 1989). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991).

Sightings: Kass tract at Bay Ridge. Chase Creek watershed (Ruckers woods - state champions 1990, May 2000). Cypress Branch. Martins Pond ravine. Corcoran Woods (new state champion) May 2002.

Herbaria: CBC. US & LCU (Stieber 1971).

618. Lindera benzoin var. pubescens (Palmer & Steyerm.) Rehd.

(Spicebush)

Frequency: "...New Jersey to Florida and should occur in eastern Maryland" (Brown & Brown 1972).

Records: Chesapeake Bay Center for Field Biology (Higman 1977).

Herbaria: Presumably in CBC collection, with var. benzoin; see Higman 1977.

619. Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees B&B.112

[Sassafras sassafras (L.) Karst. 1880-1883] Shr.436

(Laurus sassafras L. 1753)

(Sassafras officinale Nees & Eberm. 1831)

[Sassafras variifolium (Salisb.) Kuntze 1891]

(Sassafras) Native deciduous tree.

Habitat: "In dry or sandy soil" (Britton & Brown 1913). "Woods, fence rows and old fields" (Brown & Brown 1972).

Frequency: "Common in the Coastal and Midland Zones; rare in the Mountain Zone" (Shreve et al 1910).

Records: Round Bay (Plitt 4/22/1899). Manresa, moist woods March & May 1966, Stieber 233 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Farm area off Rt. 2, S. of Lothian, small tree at edge of fields, Stieber 232 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Manresa, medium-sized tree in moist woods 9/9/1966, Stieber 231 (LCU) (Stieber 1967). Throughout CBC; infrequent to moderately abundant in abandoned fields, often forming large clones (e. g., at Stevens Farm); infrequent in mature mixed hardwood forest; Higman 382, 584 (CBC) (Higman 1977). Upland habitats at North Grays Bog, South Grays Bog, Angels Bog, Eagle Hill Bog, Cypress Creek Savanna (Whigham 1981). College Creek Woods (Williams 1986a). Back Creek watershed (Williams 1989). Lake Waterford Park, Poplar Ridge Park, Quiet Waters Park, Governors Bridge gravel pits, Beachwood Park, Jacobsville Park

(Longbottom 1991). Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Mason et al 1991). Hancock's Resolution (Envirens 1991). BG&E transmission line r/w off Marley Station Boulevard by Sipple 6/3/2000 (see The Maryland Naturalist, Summer 2001).



Sightings: Chase Creek watershed (Rucker property). Downs Park 10/12/90, Corcoran Woods May 2002.

Herbaria: CBC. US & LCU (Stieber 1971).


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