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Wind Cave National Park
Wildflowers - Downy Gentian
 
Downy Gentian, Prairie Gentian - Gentiana puberulenta
NPS Photo by Mike Laycock
Downy Gentian, Prairie Gentian - Gentiana puberulenta
 
Downy Gentian is a wildflower of the true prairie.  When found, it is an indication that the area has not be distrubed and has not be grazed.

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Star Lily

Did You Know?
The Star Lilly (Leucocrinum montanum) has several common names including sand lily, sage lily, mountain lily, wild tuberose, and Star-of-Bethlehem. The word Leucocrinum comes from Greek meaning "white lily."
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Last Updated: August 23, 2007 at 12:06 MST