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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.
Woodbine
Sacred Bamboo
Mottled Pipsissewa

Muscadine Grape
French-Mulberry
Cancerweed
Baccharis
Mistflower
Tuliptree

Balm
Lizard'S Tail
Oriental False Hawksbeard
Wineberry

Water Oak
False Daisy
Rum Cherry
Green Anole
Black Sumac
Falcate Orangetip

Spicebush
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lancaster County County, South 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 Lancaster County County.
The Lancaster ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Lancaster County, South Carolina, 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 Lancaster County, Lancaster hosts 3% more species diversity.