Polkton

Ecosystem Overview

The Polkton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Anson County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 Anson County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Anson County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Rhexia mariana

pale meadow-beauty

Very Common12 obs.

Eupatorium hyssopifolium

Hyssopleaf Thoroughwort

Very Common9 obs.

Chrysopsis mariana

Maryland golden-aster

Very Common7 obs.

Oenothera biennis

common evening primrose

Very Common7 obs.

Euthamia caroliniana

Slender Fragrant Goldenrod

Very Common7 obs.

Lobelia puberula

purple dewdrop

Common7 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Common7 obs.

Hypericum drummondii

Common7 obs.

Silphium compositum

lesser basal-leaf rosinweed

Common6 obs.

Viola primulifolia

primrose-leaf violet

Common6 obs.

Chrysogonum virginianum

golden-star

Common6 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional5 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional5 obs.

Lespedeza virginica

Slender Bush Clover

Occasional5 obs.

Solidago pinetorum

Occasional5 obs.

Solidago rugosa

Rough Goldenrod

Occasional5 obs.

Scutellaria integrifolia

Occasional5 obs.

Hypericum gentianoides

Pineweed

Rare5 obs.

Pyrrhopappus carolinianus

Carolina false dandelion

Rare5 obs.

Trichostema dichotomum

Forked Bluecurls

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Anson County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Anson County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Wadesboro Municipal Lake

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+170% vs. current

Wadesboro

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Ansonville

Importance: 0.25

20 species

+400% vs. current

Lilesville

Importance: 0.23

14 species

+614% vs. current

Peachland

Importance: 0.23

11 species

+809% vs. current

Morven

Importance: 0.22

13 species

+669% vs. current

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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 Anson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Anson County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Anson County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Wadesboro Municipal Lake

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+170% vs. current

Wadesboro

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Ansonville

Importance: 0.25

20 species

+400% vs. current

Lilesville

Importance: 0.23

14 species

+614% vs. current

Peachland

Importance: 0.23

11 species

+809% vs. current

Morven

Importance: 0.22

13 species

+669% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Anson County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Rhexia mariana

pale meadow-beauty

Very Common12 obs.

Eupatorium hyssopifolium

Hyssopleaf Thoroughwort

Very Common9 obs.

Chrysopsis mariana

Maryland golden-aster

Very Common7 obs.

Oenothera biennis

common evening primrose

Very Common7 obs.

Euthamia caroliniana

Slender Fragrant Goldenrod

Very Common7 obs.

Lobelia puberula

purple dewdrop

Common7 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Common7 obs.

Hypericum drummondii

Common7 obs.

Silphium compositum

lesser basal-leaf rosinweed

Common6 obs.

Viola primulifolia

primrose-leaf violet

Common6 obs.

Chrysogonum virginianum

golden-star

Common6 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional5 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional5 obs.

Lespedeza virginica

Slender Bush Clover

Occasional5 obs.

Solidago pinetorum

Occasional5 obs.

Solidago rugosa

Rough Goldenrod

Occasional5 obs.

Scutellaria integrifolia

Occasional5 obs.

Hypericum gentianoides

Pineweed

Rare5 obs.

Pyrrhopappus carolinianus

Carolina false dandelion

Rare5 obs.

Trichostema dichotomum

Forked Bluecurls

Rare5 obs.

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