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Wind Cave National Park
Trees - Bur Oak
 
Bur Oak - Quercus macrocarpa
NPS Photo by Jim Pisarowicz
Bur Oak - Quercus macrocarpa
 
The Bur Oak is the only native oak in the Black Hills.  Squirrels, tuckeys, and deer make heavy use of the Bur Oak's acorns.  American Indians often ground acorn meats into a meal to make bread or soup.
Shell-leaf Penstemon
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boxwork  

Did You Know?
Wind Cave is one of the longest caves in the world and has an amazing amount of a rare cave formation called boxwork.
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Last Updated: June 23, 2007 at 12:03 EST