Alternative Text Description for Longspurred Mint (Endangered)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAP OVERVIEW

This map displays the geographic range of the Longspurred Mint, an endangered plant species, within the southeastern United States. The map shows a highly localized distribution limited to a small area in north-central Florida. This visualization illustrates the restricted habitat range that contributes to the species' endangered status.

GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT

The map covers the southeastern United States, with primary coverage extending from Georgia and South Carolina in the north to southern Florida, and westward to include portions of Alabama. Major cities visible on the map include Atlanta, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Charleston, Columbia, Savannah, and Gainesville. The species range appears in a concentrated area southwest of Gainesville, Florida, in the north-central portion of the state. The Atlantic Ocean is visible along the eastern edge of the map, and the Gulf of America borders Florida's western and southern coasts.

KEY INSIGHTS

The Longspurred Mint exhibits an extremely restricted geographic distribution, with the entire known range confined to a small cluster of polygons in north-central Florida near Gainesville. This highly concentrated pattern demonstrates the species' limited habitat extent and geographic vulnerability. The species is absent from all other areas shown on the map, including the remainder of Florida and neighboring states. This isolated distribution pattern is characteristic of endangered species with specialized habitat requirements and emphasizes the conservation challenges associated with protecting such a geographically limited population.

VISUAL ELEMENTS

Longspurred Mint (Endangered)

This layer represents the geographic boundaries of habitat areas occupied by the Longspurred Mint endangered plant species in Florida.

Longspurred Mint Range Polygons

Appearance:

Pink or magenta-colored polygons with a diagonal line pattern or hatching fill.

Distribution:

Features appear exclusively in north-central Florida, concentrated in an area southwest of Gainesville. The distribution consists of multiple small, irregularly shaped polygons clustered together.

Notable locations:

The entire range is located within a confined area in northern Florida, positioned between Gainesville to the northeast and the Gulf of America coast to the west. The cluster appears in what is likely a specific habitat corridor or ecological zone.

Spatial patterns:

The polygons form a linear to slightly curved arrangement extending roughly north-south over a distance of approximately 20-30 miles. The features show clustering within a very limited geographic area, with no occurrences elsewhere on the map. This concentrated pattern suggests dependence on specific environmental conditions or habitat types unique to this region.

Overlapping Patterns

No overlapping patterns are present as this map displays a single species layer with distinct, non-overlapping polygon boundaries.

SYMBOL GUIDE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This map represents a single thematic layer extracted from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service species database for Florida. The highly restricted range shown reflects the current understanding of where this endangered plant species occurs. The absence of features across the vast majority of the mapped area emphasizes the species' rarity and limited distribution. Users should note that these boundaries represent species range as understood by federal wildlife authorities and may be updated as new survey data becomes available or habitat conditions change.

DATA CONTEXT

Data Source:

The data originates from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and represents the polygonal boundaries for endangered species as understood by the agency for the State of Florida. Source layer: CR_USFWS_POLY_JUL25.

Definition Query:

The displayed data has been filtered to show only records where the common name equals 'LONGSPURRED MINT', isolating this single endangered species from the broader species dataset.

Scale Information:

The map scale shows a regional view appropriate for understanding statewide and multi-state species distribution patterns. The scale is suitable for conservation planning and general range assessment rather than site-specific habitat management.

Coordinate System:

NAD_1983_HARN_Florida_GDL_Albers (WKID 3087), a projection optimized for accurate area measurement and display of Florida geographic data.

Time Period of Content:

The data source layer name indicates a July 2025 reference date (JUL25), suggesting the data reflects species information current as of that time period.

Limitations:

Species range boundaries represent current scientific understanding and may not capture all potential habitat areas or recent population changes. The data reflects federally recognized endangered species habitat as documented by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and may not include all areas where the species has been historically present or could potentially be reintroduced.

Map Coverage:

The map extends from northern Georgia and South Carolina southward through Florida, and westward to include portions of Alabama, Georgia, and the full Florida peninsula. Portions of North Carolina and the Atlantic coastal areas are visible in the northeastern section. The full extent provides regional context for understanding the species' limited distribution within the broader southeastern United States.

The alternative text description of this map was AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies.