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Wind Cave National Park
Wildflowers - Hood Phlox
 
Hood Phlox - Phlox hoodii
NPS Photo by Jim Pisarowicz
Hood Phlox - Phlox hoodii
 
Hood's Phlox is resistant to drought as it has a deep root system.  It prefers dry and eroded areas where other plants cannot grow.
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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 02, 2007 at 18:17 EST