Walnut
Ecosystem Overview
The Walnut ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in los angeles county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 75% more documented species, Walnut offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #46 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.
Salvia mellifera
black sage
Nicotiana glauca
Tree tobacco
Artemisia californica
California sagebrush
Marrubium vulgare
white horehound
Ricinus communis
Castorbean
Schistocerca nitens
Vagrant Grasshopper
Bromus diandrus
Ripgut brome
Sambucus cerulea
blue elder
Eriogonum fasciculatum
wild buckwheat
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Medicago lupulina
Black medick
Euphorbia serpens
Matted Sandmat
Euphorbia peplus
petty spurge
Euphorbia albomarginata
Whitemargin sandmat
Pseudognaphalium californicum
California rabbit-tobacco
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
Plantago major
Great Plantain
Schinus molle
Peruvian peppertree
Urtica urens
annual nettle
Ficus carica
Edible fig
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Regional Wildlife Network
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