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Tonto National Monument Lower Cliff Dwelling
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Tonto National Monument
Elderberry
Elderberry blossoms

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Elderberry blossoms

The berries are edible. The flowers, either fresh or dry, are boiled in water and the decoction is taken, while hot, for stomachache, colds, and sore throat.

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striped skunk

Did You Know?
Four different varieties of skunk have been seen at Tonto National Monument - the hooded, hog-nosed, striped, and spotted. They may look different, but they all smell the same!
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Last Updated: June 29, 2009 at 12:04 MST