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Wind Cave National Park
Wildflowers - Broom Snakeweed
 
Broom Snakeweed, Turpentine-weed - Gutierrezia sarothrae
NPS Photo by Jim Pisarowicz
Broom Snakeweed, Turpentine-weed - Gutierrezia sarothrae
 
American Indians of the Southwest used the stems of Broom Snakeweed for sweeping, hence its name.  Quail and kangaroo rats eat its seeds.
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A picture of Alvin McDonald in his caving hat.  

Did You Know?
Alvin McDonald was the first systematic explorer of Wind Cave. He explored the cave from 1890 until his death in 1893.
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Last Updated: September 20, 2007 at 11:45 EST