Floral Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Floral Park ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Nassau County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nassau County nearby has 33% more documented species, Floral Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 55 Nassau County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 55 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Nassau County

-33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Lepidium virginicum

Poorman pepperweed

Very Common5 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Very Common4 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Very Common4 obs.

Lactuca canadensis

Devil'S Weed

Very Common3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Very Common3 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common3 obs.

Galinsoga quadriradiata

shaggy soldier

Common3 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common3 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Common2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common2 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Occasional2 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago rugelii

Blackseed Plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Occasional2 obs.

Elymus repens

Quack Grass

Occasional2 obs.

Setaria viridis

green bristol-grass

Occasional2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Rare2 obs.

Oxalis dillenii

Dillenius' Wood-Sorrel

Rare2 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+123%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nassau County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Nassau County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-33% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+857% vs. current

Mineola

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+857% vs. current

Lynbrook

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Cedarhurst

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1575% vs. current

Glen Cove

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-33% vs. current

Westbury

Importance: 0.38

18 species

+272% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1575% 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 Nassau County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+123%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nassau County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Nassau County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-33% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+857% vs. current

Mineola

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+857% vs. current

Lynbrook

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Cedarhurst

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1575% vs. current

Glen Cove

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-33% vs. current

Westbury

Importance: 0.38

18 species

+272% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1575% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 55 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Nassau County

-33% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Lepidium virginicum

Poorman pepperweed

Very Common5 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Very Common4 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Very Common4 obs.

Lactuca canadensis

Devil'S Weed

Very Common3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Very Common3 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common3 obs.

Galinsoga quadriradiata

shaggy soldier

Common3 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common3 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Common2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common2 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Occasional2 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago rugelii

Blackseed Plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Occasional2 obs.

Elymus repens

Quack Grass

Occasional2 obs.

Setaria viridis

green bristol-grass

Occasional2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Rare2 obs.

Oxalis dillenii

Dillenius' Wood-Sorrel

Rare2 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Rare2 obs.

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