Locations in Polk County, Missouri
Species in Polk County
Common Species in Polk County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Tripsacum dactyloides
gama grass
Parthenium integrifolium
Missouri snakeroot
Pediomelum esculentum
prairie apple
Castilleja coccinea
Scarlet Paintbrush
Lithospermum canescens
hoary gromwell
Polytaenia nuttallii
prairie-parsley
Lobelia spicata
Spiked Lobelia
Melanthium virginicum
Viola sagittata
Arrow-Leaved Violet
Echinacea pallida
pale echinacea
Nabalus asper
Rough rattlesnakeroot
Persicaria lapathifolia
Pale Smartweed
Camassia angusta
Amorpha canescens
Leadplant Amorpha
Tradescantia ohiensis
Blue-Jacket
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Polk County
Explore 11 documented locations in Polk County, Missouri. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (1 locations)
🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (1 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (9 locations)
About Wildlife Data
Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Polk County's natural heritage.