Lorena

Ecosystem Overview

The Lorena ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in McLennan County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Waco nearby has 87% more documented species, Lorena offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 15 McLennan County County natural areas, placing it in the 53th 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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 15 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Waco

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Very Common2 obs.

Sporisorium cruentum

Very Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Very Common1 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas stork's-bill

Very Common1 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Very Common1 obs.

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Cotton Morning Glory

Common1 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Common1 obs.

Chaerophyllum tainturieri

Common1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common1 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common1 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Common1 obs.

Oenothera suffulta

kisses

Occasional1 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McLennan County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Waco

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-87% vs. current

McLennan County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-87% vs. current

Crawford

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+63% vs. current

Bellmead

Importance: 0.28

50 species

-74% vs. current

West

Importance: 0.28

20 species

-35% vs. current

Robinson

Importance: 0.28

12 species

+8% vs. current

Riesel

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+117% vs. current

Moody

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+1200% 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 McLennan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McLennan County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Waco

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-87% vs. current

McLennan County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-87% vs. current

Crawford

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+63% vs. current

Bellmead

Importance: 0.28

50 species

-74% vs. current

West

Importance: 0.28

20 species

-35% vs. current

Robinson

Importance: 0.28

12 species

+8% vs. current

Riesel

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+117% vs. current

Moody

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+1200% 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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 15 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Waco

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Very Common2 obs.

Sporisorium cruentum

Very Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Very Common1 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas stork's-bill

Very Common1 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Very Common1 obs.

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Cotton Morning Glory

Common1 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Common1 obs.

Chaerophyllum tainturieri

Common1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common1 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common1 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Common1 obs.

Oenothera suffulta

kisses

Occasional1 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Occasional1 obs.

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