Flat Rock

Ecosystem Overview

The Flat Rock ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Henderson 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. Compared to nearby Hendersonville, Flat Rock hosts 614% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Henderson County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Hendersonville

+614% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common5 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common4 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common3 obs.

Smilax biltmoreana

Common3 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common3 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common2 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Occasional2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional2 obs.

Galax urceolata

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare2 obs.

Magnolia fraseri

mountain magnolia

Rare2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Henderson County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Hendersonville

Importance: 0.42

14 species

+614% vs. current

Henderson County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Kanuga Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Laurel Park

Importance: 0.23

38 species

+163% 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 Henderson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Henderson County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Hendersonville

Importance: 0.42

14 species

+614% vs. current

Henderson County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Kanuga Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Laurel Park

Importance: 0.23

38 species

+163% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Hendersonville

+614% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common5 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common4 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common3 obs.

Smilax biltmoreana

Common3 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common3 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common2 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Occasional2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional2 obs.

Galax urceolata

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare2 obs.

Magnolia fraseri

mountain magnolia

Rare2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare2 obs.

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