Groveland

Ecosystem Overview

The Groveland ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 48% more documented species, Groveland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #225 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#225

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#225 of 710 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-48% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common2 obs.

Penthorum sedoides

Ditch-Stonecrop

Very Common2 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common2 obs.

Spiraea tomentosa

Steeplebush

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common1 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common1 obs.

Platanthera psycodes

Small Butterfly Orchid

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common1 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Common1 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Occasional1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional1 obs.

Rhododendron viscosum

Texas Azalea

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-48% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-48% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-48% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-48% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-48% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-48% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-48% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-48% 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 Massachusetts.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-48% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-48% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-48% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-48% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-48% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-48% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-48% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-48% 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

#225

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#225 of 710 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common2 obs.

Penthorum sedoides

Ditch-Stonecrop

Very Common2 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common2 obs.

Spiraea tomentosa

Steeplebush

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common1 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common1 obs.

Platanthera psycodes

Small Butterfly Orchid

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common1 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Common1 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Occasional1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional1 obs.

Rhododendron viscosum

Texas Azalea

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Rare1 obs.

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