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Brook Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Brook Park ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in cuyahoga county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cleveland nearby has 69% more documented species, Brook Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #33 for species diversity among 68 cuyahoga county County natural areas, placing it in the 51th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

31
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
30
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
16
Common Species
Frequently observed species
15
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#33
Regional Rank
Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species
Common9 species
Occasional9 species
Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#33 of 68 locations
51th percentile for diversity
vs. Cleveland
-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Mertensia virginica

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common4 obs.
Phlox divaricata

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Very Common2 obs.
Podophyllum peltatum

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common2 obs.
Vinca minor

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Very Common2 obs.
Toxicodendron radicans

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common2 obs.
Ficaria verna

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common2 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.
Onoclea sensibilis

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.
Tsuga canadensis

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common1 obs.
Equisetum hyemale

Equisetum hyemale

rough horsetail

Common1 obs.
Trillium grandiflorum

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common1 obs.
Asarum canadense

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional1 obs.
Fagus grandifolia

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.
Impatiens pallida

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional1 obs.
Apios americana

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Occasional1 obs.
Rosa multiflora

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional1 obs.
Caulophyllum thalictroides

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Occasional1 obs.
Menispermum canadense

Menispermum canadense

Yellow Parilla

Rare1 obs.
Frangula alnus

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Rare1 obs.
Asimina triloba

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Rare1 obs.

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