Southern Shops

Ecosystem Overview

The Southern Shops ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Spartanburg, Southern Shops hosts 625% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Spartanburg County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Spartanburg

+625% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Avena sativa

Common oat

Very Common1 obs.

Anthoxanthum odoratum

sweet vernal-grass

Very Common1 obs.

Lolium perenne

perennial rye-grass

Common1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common1 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Common1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common1 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Crane's-bill

Common1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea purpurea

Tall morning-glory

Occasional1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Hypochaeris radicata

Flat Weed

Rare1 obs.

Sonchus asper

Rough Sowthistle

Rare1 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Spartanburg County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Spartanburg

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+625% vs. current

Spartanburg County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-71% vs. current

Lake Craig

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Lyman

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Valley Falls

Importance: 0.26

13 species

+123% 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 Spartanburg County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Spartanburg County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Spartanburg

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+625% vs. current

Spartanburg County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-71% vs. current

Lake Craig

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Lyman

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Valley Falls

Importance: 0.26

13 species

+123% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Spartanburg

+625% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Avena sativa

Common oat

Very Common1 obs.

Anthoxanthum odoratum

sweet vernal-grass

Very Common1 obs.

Lolium perenne

perennial rye-grass

Common1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common1 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Common1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common1 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Crane's-bill

Common1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea purpurea

Tall morning-glory

Occasional1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Hypochaeris radicata

Flat Weed

Rare1 obs.

Sonchus asper

Rough Sowthistle

Rare1 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Rare1 obs.

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