Lorena
Ecosystem Overview
The Lorena ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in mclennan county, texas, 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. While Waco nearby has 87% more documented species, Lorena offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 15 mclennan county County natural areas, placing it in the 53th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.
Castilleja indivisa
Texas paintbrush
Sporisorium cruentum
Sorghum halepense
great millet, johnson grass
Erodium texanum
Texas stork's-bill
Verbena halei
Texas vervain
Ipomoea cordatotriloba
Cotton Morning Glory
Lupinus texensis
Texas bluebonnet
Chaerophyllum tainturieri
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
Oenothera suffulta
kisses
Desmanthus illinoensis
prickleweed
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lorenawithin McLennan County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.