Smyrna
Ecosystem Overview
The Smyrna ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in cobb county, georgia, 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. Compared to nearby Marietta, Smyrna hosts 376% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 cobb county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Tipularia discolor
Hydrangea barbara
Trillium catesbaei
Catesby’s Trillium
Arisaema quinatum
Cardamine angustata
Houstonia pusilla
Oxalis violacea
violet wood-sorrel
Stellaria pubera
Asplenium platyneuron
ebony spleenwort
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Calopteryx maculata
Ebony Jewelwing
Aesculus pavia
red horsechestnut
Gelsemium sempervirens
gelsemium
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Verrucosa arenata
orb weavers
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cobb County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Smyrnawithin Cobb County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.