Franklin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Tennessee, 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 Lake Jackson, Franklin County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Jackson

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Polymnia laevigata

Very Common11 obs.

Silene rotundifolia

Very Common10 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Very Common9 obs.

Melanthium parviflorum

Very Common9 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common9 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common7 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common6 obs.

Xanthorhiza simplicissima

yellowroot

Common6 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Common5 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common5 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common5 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional5 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Occasional4 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Occasional4 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional4 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Occasional4 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional4 obs.

Aesculus flava

Yellow Buckeye

Rare4 obs.

Liatris microcephala

small-head gayfeather

Rare4 obs.

Tradescantia subaspera

wide-leaf spiderwort

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.31

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Cowan

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% vs. current

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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 Franklin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.31

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Cowan

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Jackson

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Polymnia laevigata

Very Common11 obs.

Silene rotundifolia

Very Common10 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Very Common9 obs.

Melanthium parviflorum

Very Common9 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common9 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common7 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common6 obs.

Xanthorhiza simplicissima

yellowroot

Common6 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Common5 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common5 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common5 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional5 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Occasional4 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Occasional4 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional4 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Occasional4 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional4 obs.

Aesculus flava

Yellow Buckeye

Rare4 obs.

Liatris microcephala

small-head gayfeather

Rare4 obs.

Tradescantia subaspera

wide-leaf spiderwort

Rare4 obs.

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