NPSpecies

See comments Lea, C. April, 2000:Two individuals of this federally listed (Threatened) species were found in 1998. One individual was found in 1999. It was previously reported on Assateague Island only in 1966 and 1967 by; Data Source: Lea, 2000

See comments; Data Source: Lea, 2000

See comments; Data Source: Lea, 2000

Park Species Detail: Lea, 2000: Two individuals of this federally listed (Threatened) species were found in 1998. One individual was found in 1999. It was previously reported on Assateague Island only in 1966 and 1967 by Higgins (Higgins et al., 1970). A restoration program has been started for the species, and more detailed ecological and conservation information will be included in a separate report for this species and in Ramsey et al. (in press). Assateague Island National Seashore has been the location for the single previous record of A. pumilus in Maryland. The Maryland Heritage and Biodiversity program recommend a rank change to S1=Extremely rare; usually 5 or fewer populations or occurrences in the state; or may be a few remaining individuals; often especially vulnerable to extirpation./ Hill, 1986: Native. Annual. July-Oct. Salt pans and washes, ?beach, ?salt marsh. Extremely rare, report based on information supplied by Higgins that the species once occurred S of Green Run in salt pans. Her specimen at MARY gives no specific location ("8/8/67, pan") and after extensive searches, the plant was not found in 1984. The species is extremely rare in MD according to the MNHP, and is being considered for federal protection. MD? & VA?./, Park Species Data Source: Lea, 2000