NPSpecies

Data Source: Bilton, 1991 Maxon, 1935;Wiegand, 2001b;

Data Source: Helen Hamilton

Data Source: Helen Hamilton

Park Species Detail: Wiegand, 2001b: An uncommon plant species occur in slightly more elevated areas of overwash savanna and woodland habitat, where flooding is less frequent and less intense. Starry campion (Silene stellata) was seen at two locations within the Chain Bridge Flats area.Starry campion is widespread and common along the river immediately upstream from here, and should beexpected to be more common here than this report indicates. Found at 2 sites. A watch list (and otherwise uncommon) plant species known to occur within the District of Columbia portion of LOCO (along the C&O Canal NHP and Potomac River from the Maryland line to Key Bridge, Washington, D.C.), Park Species Data Source: Bilton, 1991-Ferry Hill;Maxon, 1935;Wiegand, 2001b;