Locations in Polk County, Texas
Species in Polk County
Common Species in Polk County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Salvia lyrata
lyre-leaf sage
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Triadica sebifera
Chinese tallow
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Viburnum rufidulum
blue haw
Passiflora lutea
yellow passionflower
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
Pinus taeda
Loblolly pine
Verbena rigida
Tuberous vervain
Ilex opaca
white holly
Ilex vomitoria
yaupon
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Geomys breviceps
Baird's Pocket Gopher
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Polk County
Explore 51 documented locations in Polk County, Texas. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (1 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (2 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (48 locations)
About Wildlife Data
Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Polk County's natural heritage.