Rolla
Ecosystem Overview
The Rolla ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in phelps county, missouri, 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 #1 for species diversity among 5 phelps county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Silphium integrifolium
whole-leaved rosinweed
Silphium terebinthinaceum
dock-rosinweed
Ptelea trifoliata
wafer-ash
Solidago rigida
Stiff-Leaved Goldenrod
Rhus aromatica
Squawbush
Ratibida pinnata
Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower
Liatris aspera
rough gayfeather
Aureolaria grandiflora
Monarda bradburiana
Apocynum cannabinum
American-Hemp
Krigia dandelion
potato dandelion
Liatris cylindracea
few-head blazingstar
Schizachyrium scoparium
Small Bluestem
Bidens polylepis
Bearded Beggarticks
Euphorbia corollata
American Spurge
Desmodium ciliare
Hairy Small-Leaf Ticktrefoil
Desmodium sessilifolium
sessile-leaved tick-trefoil
Comandra umbellata
Bastard Toadflax
Carex bushii
Dichanthelium boscii
Bosc's panicgrass
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 Rolla. 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 Rolla. 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 Phelps County
Discover 6 other wildlife-rich locations near Rolla. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Rollawithin Phelps County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.