Catoctin Mountain Park - Plants (U.S. National Park Service)

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Catoctin Mountain Park

Plants

plants includes:
Ferns Mushrooms and Other Fungi		Trees and Shrubs Wildflowers

Catoctin staff surveying vegetation

Over 750 species of vascular plants have been documented in Catoctin Mountain Park, including 60 species of trees. Although no Federally listed rare or endangered plants occur within the park, there are numerous State of Maryland listed threatened and endangered species. Many of the plants found in Catoctin are uncommon in the Middle-Atlantic States. Please remember that it is illegal to pick wildflowers or collect seeds from plants. Personal consumption of berries and mushrooms is permitted.


			Did You Know? The Brotherhood of the Jungle Cock is an organization formed by fly fishermen in the late 1930’s meeting near Hunting Creek. Their mission is to promote the knowledge, skill, and love of the sport of fishing to our youth. An Indian Jungle Fowl feather, was worn as a symbol by early group members.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:29 EST