Sharon Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Sharon Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Washtenaw County, Michigan, 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. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 49 Washtenaw County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 49 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Ann Arbor

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Zanthoxylum americanum

northern prickly-ash

Very Common4 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Very Common4 obs.

Euonymus obovatus

running euonymus

Very Common4 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common4 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Very Common4 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common3 obs.

Phryma leptostachya

lopseed

Common3 obs.

Peltandra virginica

Virginia Peltandra

Common3 obs.

Liatris aspera

rough gayfeather

Common3 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common3 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Canada Lettuce

Common3 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional2 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare2 obs.

Collinsonia canadensis

Northern Horsebalm

Rare2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washtenaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.47

83 species

+20% vs. current

Washtenaw County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Charter Township Of Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

South Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Mill Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Crooked Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Dix Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 Washtenaw County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washtenaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.47

83 species

+20% vs. current

Washtenaw County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Charter Township Of Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

South Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Mill Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Crooked Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Dix Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 49 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Ann Arbor

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Zanthoxylum americanum

northern prickly-ash

Very Common4 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Very Common4 obs.

Euonymus obovatus

running euonymus

Very Common4 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common4 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Very Common4 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common3 obs.

Phryma leptostachya

lopseed

Common3 obs.

Peltandra virginica

Virginia Peltandra

Common3 obs.

Liatris aspera

rough gayfeather

Common3 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common3 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Canada Lettuce

Common3 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional2 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare2 obs.

Collinsonia canadensis

Northern Horsebalm

Rare2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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