Glenwood

Ecosystem Overview

The Glenwood ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Rush County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rush County nearby has 78% more documented species, Glenwood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #31 for species diversity among 100 Rush County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 100 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Rush County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Potentilla norvegica

Rough Cinquefoil

Very Common0.4 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common0.38 obs.

Cystopteris protrusa

Lowland Bladderfern

Very Common0.26 obs.

Rudbeckia fulgida

Orange Coneflower

Very Common0.24 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.16 obs.

Erigeron annuus

Whitetop

Common0.16 obs.

Ajuga reptans

Ajuga

Common0.16 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Common0.16 obs.

Dysphania ambrosioides

Wormbush

Common0.16 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Common0.16 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Frostroot

Common0.16 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional0.16 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Dwarf Elm

Occasional0.16 obs.

Rorippa sylvestris

Yellow Field Cress

Occasional0.16 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

Obedience

Occasional0.16 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional0.16 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rush County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Rush County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-78% vs. current

Rushville

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+240% vs. current

Carthage

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+325% vs. current

Rushville

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+467% vs. current

Horseshoe Bend Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+750% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-11% vs. current

Sulphur Spring

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+13% vs. current

Gowdy

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+143% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Rush County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Potentilla norvegica

Rough Cinquefoil

Very Common0.4 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common0.38 obs.

Cystopteris protrusa

Lowland Bladderfern

Very Common0.26 obs.

Rudbeckia fulgida

Orange Coneflower

Very Common0.24 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.16 obs.

Erigeron annuus

Whitetop

Common0.16 obs.

Ajuga reptans

Ajuga

Common0.16 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Common0.16 obs.

Dysphania ambrosioides

Wormbush

Common0.16 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Common0.16 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Frostroot

Common0.16 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional0.16 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Dwarf Elm

Occasional0.16 obs.

Rorippa sylvestris

Yellow Field Cress

Occasional0.16 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

Obedience

Occasional0.16 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional0.16 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rush County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Rush County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-78% vs. current

Rushville

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+240% vs. current

Carthage

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+325% vs. current

Rushville

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+467% vs. current

Horseshoe Bend Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+750% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-11% vs. current

Sulphur Spring

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+13% vs. current

Gowdy

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+143% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 100 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Rush County

-78% species diversity