Valley Falls
Ecosystem Overview
The Valley Falls ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in spartanburg county, south carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Spartanburg, Valley Falls hosts 225% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 spartanburg county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.
Goodyera pubescens
Downy Rattlesnake Plantain
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Asplenium platyneuron
ebony spleenwort
Diphasiastrum digitatum
southern running-pine
Kalmia latifolia
Mountain-Laurel
Chimaphila maculata
Spotted Pipsissewa
Ipomoea nil
Japanese Morning Glory
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Bignonia capreolata
crossvine
Tipularia discolor
Leucothoe fontanesiana
fetterbush
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Spartanburg County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Valley Falls. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Valley Fallswithin Spartanburg County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.