• Wind Cave National Park - Two Worlds

    Wind Cave

    National Park South Dakota

Wildflowers - Field Sowthistle

Field Sowthistle, Marsh Sowthistle - Sonchus arvensis
Field Sowthistle, Marsh Sowthistle - Sonchus arvensis
NPS Photo by Jim Pisarowicz
 
Field Sowthistle leaves have sharp prickles on their lobed margins.  Field Sowthistle's have very extensive root systems even in young plants.

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American bison on the Wind Cave National Park prairie

The American bison is the largest terrestrial mammal in North America.  Male bison can weigh a ton and can run 35 miles per hour.  Do not approach bison.  They weigh more and can outrun you. More...