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Wind Cave National Park
Wildflowers - Common Burdock
 
Common Burdock - Arcitim minus
NPS Photo by Jim Pisarowicz
Common Burdock - Arcitim minus
 
The first year growth of Common Burdock looks like rhubarb but narrower and hairy.  Red flowers appear the second year.
Shell-leaf Penstemon
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List of non-native plants identified in the park.
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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: June 22, 2007 at 18:43 EST