Glendale
Ecosystem Overview
The Glendale ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in milwaukee county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Milwaukee County nearby has 68% more documented species, Glendale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 24 milwaukee county County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Erythronium albidum
white trout-lily
Caulophyllum thalictroides
Papooseroot
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Solidago flexicaulis
Zig-zag Goldenrod
Cerioporus squamosus
Uvularia grandiflora
Large-Flowered Bellwort
Trillium grandiflorum
Large-Flower Trillium
Trillium flexipes
drooping trillium
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Asarum canadense
wild ginger
Dicentra cucullaria
turkey-corn
Impatiens pallida
Jewelweed
Cuscuta gronovii
swamp dodder
Ribes americanum
American black currant
Ranunculus repens
creeping buttercup
Ranunculus recurvatus
Blisterwort
Osmorhiza longistylis
Long-Style Sweet Cicely
Cardamine bulbosa
Bulbous Bitter-Cress
Eutrochium maculatum
spotted Joe Pye weed
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Milwaukee County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Glendale. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Glendalewithin Milwaukee County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.