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Bandelier National MonumentPhoto of Duchess' Castle, with north mesa in background
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Bandelier National Monument
Tyuonyi
 
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NPS Photo by Sally King
Tyuonyi (Qu-weh-nee)was once two stories tall with over 400 rooms, most of which were used for storing food.
Scorpionweed blooms  

Did You Know?
Scorpionweed gets its name from the shape of the flowers, which unfold like a scorpion's tail as they prepare to bloom.

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