Lyme
Ecosystem Overview
The Lyme ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in grafton county, new hampshire, 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 #9 for species diversity among 52 grafton 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 100 total documented species.
Viburnum lantanoides
Moosewood
Trifolium pratense
red clover
Betula alleghaniensis
swamp birch
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Matteuccia struthiopteris
ostrich fern
Aralia nudicaulis
Shotbush
Acer pensylvanicum
Moose Maple
Mitchella repens
Squawvine
Tilia americana
White Basswood
Aquilegia canadensis
Colorado Columbine
Spiraea alba
Meadowsweet
Goodyera tesselata
Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain
Adiantum pedatum
Five-Finger Fern
Ilex verticillata
Winterberry
Medeola virginiana
Indian Cucumber Root
Solidago caesia
Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod
Iris pseudacorus
yellow flag, yellow iris
Umbilicaria mammulata
Rhamnus cathartica
purging buckthorn
Diervilla lonicera
Northern Bush Honeysuckle
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Regional Wildlife Network
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