Franklin
Ecosystem Overview
The Franklin ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in macon county, north carolina, 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 macon 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.
Eutrochium fistulosum
hollow joe-pyeweed
Clinostomus funduloides
Rosyside dace
Lathyrus latifolius
Perennial pea
Eupatorium perfoliatum
Perfoliate Thoroughwort
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Smallanthus uvedalia
yellow-flower leaf-cup
Cottus bairdii
Cabezón
Battus philenor
Pipevine Swallowtail
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Sleepingplant
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Honey-Bells
Passiflora incarnata
maypop
Oenothera laciniata
Cutleaf Eveningprimrose
Cornus amomum
Red-Willow
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Helianthus tuberosus
jerusalem artichoke
Saponaria officinalis
soapwort
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Tradescantia ohiensis
Blue-Jacket
Hypentelium nigricans
Northern hog sucker
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in MacOn County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Franklinwithin MacOn County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.