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Wind Cave National Park
Wildflowers - Black Medic
 
Black Medic - Medicago lupulina
NPS Photo by Jim Pisarowicz
Black Medic - Medicago lupulina
 
Black Medic is most inacessible to grazing animals because it grows so low to the ground.  Upland game birds and waterfowl may eat its seeds.
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Field Milkvetch  

Did You Know?
The Field Milkvetch has a colorful flower which is often overlooked because it tends to grow hidden in the grass. Color can vary to reddish-purple.
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Last Updated: June 15, 2007 at 15:00 EST