Mineral Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Mineral Springs ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Union County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Monroe, Mineral Springs hosts 350% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 Union County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe

+350% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus echinata

southern pine

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Very Common2 obs.

Cladonia peziziformis

Turban Lichen

Common1 obs.

Briza minor

Little quakinggrass

Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common1 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Common1 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Southern Gooseberry

Common1 obs.

Populus alba

White poplar

Common1 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Occasional1 obs.

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnake Hawkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Symphyotrichum patens

Clasping Aster

Occasional1 obs.

Solidago odora

Anise-Scented Goldenrod

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium rotundifolium

Occasional1 obs.

Ludwigia palustris

hampshire-purslane

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Union County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe

Importance: 0.41

4 species

+350% vs. current

Union County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-82% vs. current

Waxhaw

Importance: 0.30

5 species

+260% vs. current

Marshville

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+800% vs. current

Wesley Chapel

Importance: 0.23

57 species

-68% 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 Union County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Union County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe

Importance: 0.41

4 species

+350% vs. current

Union County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-82% vs. current

Waxhaw

Importance: 0.30

5 species

+260% vs. current

Marshville

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+800% vs. current

Wesley Chapel

Importance: 0.23

57 species

-68% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe

+350% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus echinata

southern pine

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Very Common2 obs.

Cladonia peziziformis

Turban Lichen

Common1 obs.

Briza minor

Little quakinggrass

Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common1 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Common1 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Southern Gooseberry

Common1 obs.

Populus alba

White poplar

Common1 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Occasional1 obs.

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnake Hawkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Symphyotrichum patens

Clasping Aster

Occasional1 obs.

Solidago odora

Anise-Scented Goldenrod

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium rotundifolium

Occasional1 obs.

Ludwigia palustris

hampshire-purslane

Rare1 obs.

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