Vashti

Ecosystem Overview

The Vashti ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Alexander County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #94 for species diversity among 100 Alexander County County natural areas, placing it in the 6th 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

#94

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#94 of 100 locations

6th percentile for diversity

vs. Alexander County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Allium keeverae

Very Common2.01 obs.

Sedum smallii

Very Common1.25 obs.

Micranthes petiolaris

Very Common0.86 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.77 obs.

Helianthus porteri

Confederate Daisy

Very Common0.64 obs.

Phemeranthus teretifolius

Quill Fameflower

Common0.54 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common0.53 obs.

Packera anonyma

Small Ragwort

Common0.53 obs.

Cunila origanoides

American Dittany

Common0.52 obs.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Common0.4 obs.

Hypericum radfordiorum

Common0.38 obs.

Myriopteris lanosa

Hairy Lip Fern

Occasional0.36 obs.

Pinus virginiana

Scrub Pine

Occasional0.35 obs.

Opuntia mesacantha

Occasional0.34 obs.

Hypericum gentianoides

Pineweed

Occasional0.33 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

Hoptree

Occasional0.31 obs.

Yucca filamentosa

Beargrass

Occasional0.31 obs.

Myriopteris tomentosa

Rare0.29 obs.

Sericocarpus linifolius

Whitetop Aster

Rare0.29 obs.

Eupatorium sessilifolium

Upland Boneset

Rare0.23 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alexander County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Alexander County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

0% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+7% vs. current

Brushy Mountain Motor Sports Park

in Taylorsville

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+471% vs. current

Rocky Face Mountain Recreation Area

in Hiddenite

Importance: 0.60

74 species

+8% vs. current

Bushy Mountain Golf Club

in Taylorsville

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+515% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+1043% vs. current

Dusty Ridge Park

in Taylorsville

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Taylorsville Beach

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% 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 Alexander County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alexander County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Alexander County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

0% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+7% vs. current

Brushy Mountain Motor Sports Park

in Taylorsville

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+471% vs. current

Rocky Face Mountain Recreation Area

in Hiddenite

Importance: 0.60

74 species

+8% vs. current

Bushy Mountain Golf Club

in Taylorsville

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+515% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+1043% vs. current

Dusty Ridge Park

in Taylorsville

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Taylorsville Beach

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% 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

#94

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#94 of 100 locations

6th percentile for diversity

vs. Alexander County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Allium keeverae

Very Common2.01 obs.

Sedum smallii

Very Common1.25 obs.

Micranthes petiolaris

Very Common0.86 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.77 obs.

Helianthus porteri

Confederate Daisy

Very Common0.64 obs.

Phemeranthus teretifolius

Quill Fameflower

Common0.54 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common0.53 obs.

Packera anonyma

Small Ragwort

Common0.53 obs.

Cunila origanoides

American Dittany

Common0.52 obs.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Common0.4 obs.

Hypericum radfordiorum

Common0.38 obs.

Myriopteris lanosa

Hairy Lip Fern

Occasional0.36 obs.

Pinus virginiana

Scrub Pine

Occasional0.35 obs.

Opuntia mesacantha

Occasional0.34 obs.

Hypericum gentianoides

Pineweed

Occasional0.33 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

Hoptree

Occasional0.31 obs.

Yucca filamentosa

Beargrass

Occasional0.31 obs.

Myriopteris tomentosa

Rare0.29 obs.

Sericocarpus linifolius

Whitetop Aster

Rare0.29 obs.

Eupatorium sessilifolium

Upland Boneset

Rare0.23 obs.

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