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Royersford

Ecosystem Overview

The Royersford ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norristown nearby has 78% more documented species, Royersford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #42 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

22
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
21
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
12
Common Species
Frequently observed species
10
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#42
Regional Rank
Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common7 species
Occasional6 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#42 of 63 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. Norristown
-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common2 obs.
Menispermum canadense

Menispermum canadense

Yellow Parilla

Very Common2 obs.
Lonicera maackii

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.
Andrena vicina

Andrena vicina

Neighborly Mining Bee

Very Common1 obs.
Polygonatum biflorum

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common1 obs.
Ornithogalum umbellatum

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Common1 obs.
Persicaria virginiana

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common1 obs.
Lamium purpureum

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common1 obs.
Humulus scandens

Humulus scandens

Japanese Hop

Common1 obs.
Podophyllum peltatum

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1 obs.
Cryptotaenia canadensis

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Common1 obs.
Claytonia virginica

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional1 obs.
Artemisia vulgaris

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional1 obs.
Liriodendron tulipifera

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional1 obs.
Vinca minor

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional1 obs.
Paulownia tomentosa

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Occasional1 obs.
Rhus typhina

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional1 obs.
Toxicodendron radicans

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare1 obs.
Chelidonium majus

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Rare1 obs.
Lonicera japonica

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Rare1 obs.

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