Signal Mountain
Ecosystem Overview
The Signal Mountain ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in hamilton 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 13 hamilton county County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Trillium cuneatum
Sweet Betsy
Dryopteris marginalis
Woodfern
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
Calycanthus floridus
Strawberry-Shrub
Botrypus virginianus
Virginia Grapefern
Conopholis americana
squawroot
Sedum ternatum
Woodland Stonecrop
Asplenium montanum
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Viola rostrata
long-spurred violet
Viola hastata
spear-leaf violet
Phacelia bipinnatifida
Xanthorhiza simplicissima
yellowroot
Stellaria pubera
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Polygonatum biflorum
American Solomon'S-Seal
Dioscorea villosa
Yam Root
Mycena haematopus
Bleeding Fairy Helmet
Turbinellus floccosus
Dryocosmus kuriphilus
Asian chestnut gall wasp
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hamilton County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Signal Mountain. 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 Signal Mountainwithin Hamilton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.