McLeod County
Ecosystem Overview
The McLeod County ecosystem supports 95 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in mcleod county, minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Hutchinson, McLeod County hosts 764% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 mcleod 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 95 total documented species.
Maianthemum stellatum
Starry False Lily Of The Valley
Clematis virginiana
Virgin'S Bower
Hibiscus trionum
Flower of an hour
Descurainia pinnata
Green Tansymustard
Physalis longifolia
common ground-cherry
Androsace occidentalis
western pygmyflower
Thlaspi arvense
field pennycress
Symphoricarpos occidentalis
wolfberry
Sium suave
Fragrant Water-Parsnip
Anemonastrum canadense
round-leaved anemone
Glycyrrhiza lepidota
licorice
Ambrosia trifida
Tall Ragweed
Viola eriocarpa
smooth yellow violet
Lysimachia quadriflora
Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife
Echinocystis lobata
Wild cucumber
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Medicago lupulina
Black medick
Trifolium pratense
red clover
Phlox pilosa
prairie phlox
Allium stellatum
prairie onion
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Regional Wildlife Network
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