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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.
Poison Ivy
Haymaids

Ashweed
Beebalm
Mayapple
Ragweed
Horseweed

Bloody Geranium
Blackcap

Buttonweed
White-Tailed Deer
Snapweed

Redroot
Treacle-Berry
Mapache
Woodbine

Oxeye

Lilac
Poke
Soybean
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Knox County County, Illinois
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 Knox County County.
The Knox County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Knox County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Abingdon, Knox County hosts 1775% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Knox County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.