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Search Term(s): Alnus maritima subsp. maritima   (1 record found)

BETULACEAE
Birch Family
Alnus maritima subsp. maritima  (Delmarva alder)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Alnus: Latin name for the Alder tree; maritima: of or from the sea
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Shrub
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☐ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Fresh water tidal and non-tidal marshes and swamps
State Status
Uncommon
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Uncommon
Global Rank
Uncommon
Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Seeds eaten by Goldfinches, Pine Siskin and Redpolls.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Subspecies maritima: endemic to the Delmarva Peninsula; subspecies oklahomensis: endemic to Oklahoma; subspecies georgiensis: endemic to Georgia.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Atlantic White Cedar Non-tidal Wetlands (Swamp)
Freshwater Shrub Tidal Wetlands
Peat Wetlands (Acidic Fens)
Ponds, Lakes, and Reservoirs (Millponds)
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