Applewood
Ecosystem Overview
The Applewood ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in jefferson county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Golden nearby has 6% more documented species, Applewood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 23 jefferson county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Thlaspi arvense
field pennycress
Ericameria nauseosa
rubber rabbitbrush
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
Pipilo maculatus
Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)
Anthrenus scrophulariae
Common carpet beetle
Tradescantia occidentalis
western spiderwort
Sphaeralcea coccinea
red false mallow
Tanacetum parthenium
feverfew
Castilleja integra
Asperugo procumbens
German-madwort
Calochortus gunnisonii
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Maianthemum stellatum
Starry False Lily Of The Valley
Artemisia ludoviciana
Gray Sagewort
Chorispora tenella
Beanpodded Mustard
Conium maculatum
hemlock
Ribes aureum
Buffalo Currant
Yucca glauca
small soapweed yucca
Aciurina bigeloviae
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jefferson County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Applewood. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Applewoodwithin Jefferson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.