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Shrubs - Mountain Mahogany
 
Mountain Mahogany - Cercocarpus montanus
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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  

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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.

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