Plymouth Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Plymouth Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery county, pennsylvania, 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 #13 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ailanthus altissima
Tree of heaven
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Acer platanoides
norway maple
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Plantago lanceolata
ribwort plantain
Taraxacum officinale
common dandelion
Juglans nigra
Eastern Black Walnut
Gymnocladus dioicus
Kentucky Coffee-Tree
Ornithogalum umbellatum
Nap-At-Noon
Potentilla indica
yellow-flowered strawberry
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Cardamine hirsuta
hairy bitter-cress
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Limax maximus
Spotted leopard slug
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Montgomery County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Plymouth Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Plymouth Townshipwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.