Sylvan Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Sylvan 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 #13 for species diversity among 49 washtenaw 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 100 total documented species.
Menyanthes trifoliata
Buck-Bean
Dirca palustris
wicopy
Conopholis americana
squawroot
Cypripedium acaule
Lady'S-Slipper Orchid
Lobelia siphilitica
Blue Lobelia
Calopogon tuberosus
Grass-Pink
Maianthemum canadense
Canadian May-Lily
Larix laricina
Tamarack
Tyrannus tyrannus
Eastern Kingbird
Eupatorium perfoliatum
Perfoliate Thoroughwort
Epipactis helleborine
broad-leaved helleborine
Osmunda spectabilis
American Royal Fern
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
Buckhorn
Symphyotrichum puniceum
Bristly Aster
Comarum palustre
Marsh Five-Fingers
Drosera rotundifolia
round-leaved sundew
Carex hystericina
Porcupine Sedge
Carex gracillima
graceful sedge
Rhynchospora alba
White Beakrush
Catharus fuscescens
Veery
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Sylvan Township. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Sylvan Township. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washtenaw County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sylvan Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sylvan Townshipwithin Washtenaw County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.