Five Points
Ecosystem Overview
The Five Points ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in denver county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Grasmere Lake, Five Points hosts 78% more species diversity. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 41 denver county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Ailanthus altissima
Tree of heaven
Tribulus terrestris
Puncturevine
Polistes exclamans
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Dissosteira carolina
Carolina Grasshopper
Latrodectus hesperus
Salticus scenicus
Zebra Jumper
Juncus balticus
Wire Rush
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Portulaca oleracea
common purslane
Xanthium strumarium
rough cocklebur
Senecio spartioides
Ambrosia psilostachya
Western Ragweed
Centaurea diffusa
Diffuse knapweed
Erigeron canadensis
Canada Horseweed
Verbesina encelioides
Golden crownbeard
Malva neglecta
dwarf mallow
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Five Pointswithin Denver County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.