Maryland Biodiversity Project - Scarlet Ammannia (Ammannia coccinea)

Scarlet Ammannia Ammannia coccinea Rottboell

Synonyms: Scarlet Toothcup, Valley Redstem.

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An uncommon, native wetland plant found in freshwater marshes and on pond margins (J. Hill/MNPS).

During the fall and winter, the seed capsules are eaten by ducks such as Mallards, Northern Pintails, and Green-winged Teal (J. Hill/MNPS).

There are 57 records in the project database.

Scarlet Ammannia in Talbot Co., Maryland (8/24/2014). Photo by Jim Brighton. (MBP list)

Scarlet Ammannia blooming in Dorchester Co., Maryland (9/17/2015). Photo by Jim Brighton. (MBP list)

Scarlet Ammannia in Worcester Co., Maryland (8/10/2021). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Wayne Longbottom. (MBP list)

Scarlet Ammannia seed capsules in Dorchester Co., Maryland (9/17/2015). Photo by Jim Brighton. (MBP list)

Scarlet Ammannia in Talbot Co., Maryland (10/27/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Wayne Longbottom. (MBP list)

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