Kittitas County
Ecosystem Overview
The Kittitas County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in kittitas county, washington, 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 Cle Elum, Kittitas County hosts 400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 kittitas county County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Aspidotis densa
dense lace fern
Nestotus stenophyllus
narrow-leaf mock goldenweed
Eriogonum thymoides
thyme-leaf wild buckwheat
Balsamorhiza hookeri
Hooker's balsamroot
Polystichum lemmonii
Lemmon'S Holly Fern
Myriopteris gracillima
lace lip fern
Trifolium macrocephalum
large-head clover
Phoenicaulis cheiranthoides
Lewisia rediviva
bitter-root
Fritillaria pudica
yellow-snowdrop
Viola trinervata
sagebrush violet
Erythronium grandiflorum
glacier-lily
Lewisia columbiana
Columbia lewisia
Chaenactis thompsonii
Adiantum aleuticum
Western Maidenhair Fern
Cryptogramma acrostichoides
Astragalus purshii
Claytonia lanceolata
western spring-beauty
Castilleja thompsonii
Thompson's paintbrush
Androsace nivalis
snow dwarf-primrose
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Regional Wildlife Network
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