Southern Shops
Ecosystem Overview
The Southern Shops ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in spartanburg county, south carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Spartanburg, Southern Shops hosts 625% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 spartanburg county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.
Diospyros virginiana
persimmon
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Avena sativa
Common oat
Anthoxanthum odoratum
sweet vernal-grass
Lolium perenne
perennial rye-grass
Quercus nigra
Water Oak
Quercus phellos
willow oak
Oxydendrum arboreum
sourwood
Chimaphila maculata
Spotted Pipsissewa
Geranium carolinianum
Carolina Crane's-bill
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Ipomoea purpurea
Tall morning-glory
Albizia julibrissin
Siris
Prunus serotina
rum cherry, black cherry
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Hypochaeris radicata
Flat Weed
Sonchus asper
Rough Sowthistle
Baccharis halimifolia
Eastern baccharis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Spartanburg County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Southern Shops. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (6 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Southern Shopswithin Spartanburg County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.