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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.
Sacred Bamboo
Woodbine
Sweet Gum

Muscadine Grape
Mottled Pipsissewa


Japanese Laurel
Northern Mockingbird

Dwarf Pawpaw
Haymaids

Puttyroot

Willow Oak
Black Sumac
Scrub Pine
Eastern Bluebird

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain
Mayapple
White Holly
Butterflyweed
Bladdernut
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alamance County County, North Carolina
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 Alamance County County.
The Elon ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Alamance County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Alamance County, Elon hosts 4% more species diversity.