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Shrubs - Mountain Mahogany
 
Mountain Mahogany - Cercocarpus montanus
NPS Photo by Jim Pisarowicz
Mountain Mahogany - Cercocarpus montanus
 
Being a plant of the Southwest, Mountain Mahogany is generally found only in the southern end of the Black Hills. The seasoned wood is very hard and makes good firewood.
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Caver surveying through a small passage in Wind Cave  

Did You Know?
With more than 129 miles (208 kilometers) of explored passages, Wind Cave is the 4th longest cave in the world. The cave is still being explored.

Last Updated: May 26, 2007 at 16:41 EST