Crestwood
Ecosystem Overview
The Crestwood ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in st. louis county, missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Florissant, Crestwood hosts 500% more species diversity. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 45 st. louis 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 30 total documented species.
Polemonium reptans
Creeping Polemonium
Filipendula rubra
Queen Of The Prairie
Aesculus pavia
red horsechestnut
Papilio troilus
Spicebush
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Asarum canadense
wild ginger
Passiflora incarnata
maypop
Stylophorum diphyllum
Yellow Poppy
Reynoutria japonica
Japanese Knotweed
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Albizia julibrissin
Siris
Aquilegia canadensis
Colorado Columbine
Sassafras albidum
White Sassafras
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Cornus florida
Flowering Dogwood
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Erechtites hieraciifolius
American Fireweed
Lactuca floridana
Florida Wild Lettuce
Erigeron canadensis
Canada Horseweed
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Crestwoodwithin St. Louis County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.