# Alternative Text Description for Snakeroot (Endangered) Species Boundary ## TABLE OF CONTENTS - Map Overview - Geographic Context - Key Insights - Visual Elements - Symbol Guide - Additional Information - Data Context ## MAP OVERVIEW This map displays the geographic boundary of endangered Snakeroot species habitat in Florida as designated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The map shows a single polygonal area representing the species' understood range within the southeastern United States coastal region. This visualization helps identify the specific geographic extent where this endangered plant species is found. ## GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT The map covers the southeastern United States, spanning from Georgia and South Carolina in the north to southern Florida, and from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to portions of Georgia and Alabama in the west. Major cities visible on the map include Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Cape Coral, West Palm Beach, Coral Springs, and Freeport. In Georgia and South Carolina, cities such as Savannah, Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Athens, Augusta, Macon, Warner Robins, Albany, and Valdosta provide geographic reference points. The Atlantic Ocean borders the region to the east, and the Gulf of America borders it to the west and south. ## KEY INSIGHTS The endangered Snakeroot species has a very limited geographic range, confined to a single small area in south-central Florida. The habitat boundary is located inland from Florida's eastern coast, positioned between the Orlando metropolitan area to the north and the southern coastal communities. This extremely restricted range highlights the vulnerability of the species and the concentration of its habitat in one specific region. The species is notably absent from all other areas shown on the map, including the extensive coastal regions, northern Florida, and neighboring states. ## VISUAL ELEMENTS ### Snakeroot (Endangered) This layer represents the officially designated boundary for endangered Snakeroot species habitat in Florida. ### Snakeroot Habitat Boundary (pink/rose color with diagonal crosshatch pattern) **Appearance:** The habitat area is shown as a polygon filled with a pink or rose color featuring a diagonal crosshatch pattern overlay, creating a distinctive textured appearance. **Distribution:** The boundary appears in a single location in south-central Florida, inland from the Atlantic coast and positioned roughly between Lakeland and Port St. Lucie. **Notable locations:** The habitat area is situated west of Palm Bay and Port St. Lucie, south of the Orlando and Lakeland area, and north of West Palm Beach. It represents an isolated inland location rather than a coastal habitat. **Spatial patterns:** The polygon forms an irregular but roughly rectangular shape. This is the only area where the species is mapped, indicating an extremely localized and geographically restricted endangered species with no other known populations in Florida or neighboring states visible on this map extent. ### Overlapping Patterns No overlapping patterns are present as this map displays a single thematic layer representing one species boundary. ## SYMBOL GUIDE - **Pink/rose polygon with diagonal crosshatch pattern:** Represents the geographic boundary of endangered Snakeroot species habitat as designated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service ## ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This map represents critical habitat or species range information for conservation and management purposes. The extremely limited geographic extent of the Snakeroot habitat emphasizes the species' endangered status and the importance of protecting this specific area. The map focuses solely on the species boundary and does not include additional ecological or environmental data layers. Users should note that this represents the species boundary as understood by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and may be subject to updates as new survey data or research becomes available. ## DATA CONTEXT **Data Source:** The data originates from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and contains polygonal boundaries for species as understood by the agency for the State of Florida. This represents official federal wildlife management data used for conservation planning and regulatory purposes. Data source layer name: CR_USFWS_POLY_JUL25. **Definition Query:** The map displays a filtered subset of the full species dataset, showing only records where COMNAME = 'SNAKEROOT'. This query isolates the specific endangered Snakeroot species from the broader species boundary database. **Scale Information:** The map is displayed at a regional scale covering multiple states, appropriate for understanding the overall geographic context and extent of the species range. This scale is suitable for regional planning and conservation strategy but may not show fine-scale habitat details. **Coordinate System:** NAD_1983_HARN_Florida_GDL_Albers (WKID 3087) **Time Period of Content:** The data layer name indicates the information is current as of July 2025 (JUL25). **Limitations:** Species boundaries represent the understood range based on available survey data and may not capture all individual occurrences or microhabitats. The boundary represents a generalized area and should not be interpreted as indicating uniform species presence throughout the entire polygon. Areas outside the boundary do not necessarily indicate confirmed absence, only that the species has not been documented or designated in those areas by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. **Map Coverage:** The map extent covers the southeastern United States from approximately southern South Carolina and Georgia through the entire state of Florida, extending west to portions of Alabama and east to the Atlantic Ocean. The primary focus is the single species boundary polygon in south-central Florida, with the broader regional context provided for geographic orientation. --- The alternative text description of this map was AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies.