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Wind Cave National Park
Seed Study - Leonurus cardiaca
Leonurus cardiaca - Motherwort

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Leonurus cardiaca - Motherwort

Species: Leonurus cardiaca
Common name:
motherwort

Seedling Identification: First true leaves are ovate with later leaves being very lobed (almost maple shaped). The leaves all have extremely irregular venation, and barb-like hairs on the upper and lower surfaces. The hairs tend to be more concentrated on the prominent mid veins on the backs of leaves.

 

Bull elk in the park.  

Did You Know?
A Rocky Mountain bull elk weighs between 700 - 800 pounds. Rocky Mountain elk were introduced to the park in 1914 and 1916.
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Last Updated: September 28, 2007 at 12:33 EST