NPSpecies

Data Source: Wiegand, 2001; Wiegand, 2001b;

Data Source: Helen Hamilton

Data Source: Helen Hamilton

Park Species Detail: Wiegand, 2001: Star-flowered false Solomon's-seal (Maianthemum stellatum) was found to be more frequent during 1999-2000 field surveys (from Sandy Hook, Maryland to District of Columbia line) than previously thought. Seventeen new and 26 previously reported occurrences were documented, containing a total exceeding 20,000 stems. The species is scattered as clonal groups throughout the survey area. Most of the occurrences contain between 50 and 500 stems, but eight of the occurrences are estimated to contain more than 1,000 stems. The species is little known in Maryland away from the floodplain habitats along the main stem of the Potomac River.. Wiegand, 2001b: A previously reported occurrence for Star-flowered false Solomon's-seal (Maianthernurn stellaturn), listed as a highly rare plant species in D.C., was successfully updated during 1999-2000 field surveys. Several hundred stems were growing in rich alluvial sand Suitable habitat for star-flowered false Solomon's-seal is abundant in the immediate area, so this occurrence could be more extensive than reported here.Status surveys for this species are highly recommended to fully determine its current status at Chain Bridge Flats Survey Site. Found at 1 site. A Highly Rare 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.) Also a listed species in Maryland., Park Species Data Source: Wiegand, 2001;Wiegand, 2001b