Franklin County
Ecosystem Overview
The Franklin County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in franklin county, tennessee, 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. Compared to nearby Lake Jackson, Franklin County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 franklin county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Polymnia laevigata
Silene rotundifolia
Medeola virginiana
Indian Cucumber Root
Melanthium parviflorum
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Trillium grandiflorum
Large-Flower Trillium
Kalmia latifolia
Mountain-Laurel
Xanthorhiza simplicissima
yellowroot
Trillium cuneatum
Sweet Betsy
Tipularia discolor
Viburnum acerifolium
Possum Haw
Dicentra cucullaria
turkey-corn
Phlox divaricata
Forest Phlox
Stylophorum diphyllum
Yellow Poppy
Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinalflower
Stellaria pubera
Houstonia caerulea
Quaker-Ladies
Aesculus flava
Yellow Buckeye
Liatris microcephala
small-head gayfeather
Tradescantia subaspera
wide-leaf spiderwort
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Franklin County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Franklin County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Franklin Countywithin Franklin County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.