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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.
Butterflyweed
Modesty
Beebalm
Blackcap
Mayapple
Horseweed

Cup Plant

Grey-Headed Coneflower
Wood Sage

Grass Pink

Sawtooth Sunflower

Motherwort

Kale
Dwarf Larkspur
Richweed
Purslane
Scarole

Disc Mayweed

Doorweed
Celandine
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lucas County County, Iowa
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 Lucas County County.
The Lucas County ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Lucas County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Russell, Lucas County hosts 1700% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Lucas County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.