Ypsilanti
Ecosystem Overview
The Ypsilanti ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in washtenaw county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ann Arbor nearby has 17% more documented species, Ypsilanti offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 49 washtenaw county County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.
Plantago lanceolata
ribwort plantain
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Stellaria media
Common chickweed
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Leonurus cardiaca
motherwort
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Taraxacum officinale
common dandelion
Cardamine hirsuta
hairy bitter-cress
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Malva neglecta
dwarf mallow
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Veronica polita
grey speedwell
Rhamnus cathartica
purging buckthorn
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Rhytisma americanum
Senecio vulgaris
groundsel
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washtenaw County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Ypsilanti. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ypsilantiwithin Washtenaw County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.