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Wind Cave National Park
Wildflowers - Prairie Chickweed
 
Prairie Chickweed, Field Chickweed, Cerastium arvense
NPS Photo by Jim Pisarowicz
Prairie Chickweed, Field Chickweed, Mouse-ear Chickweed - Cerastium arvense
 
In wet springs, Prairie Chickweed can create showy, white patches, especially in the Red Valley grassy areas of the park.
Thistle
Exotic Plants
List of non-native plants identified in the park.
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Shell-leaf Penstemon
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Plants
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Wild Bergamot
Wildflower
Photo Gallery
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American bison on the Wind Cave National Park prairie  

Did You Know?
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.
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Last Updated: September 29, 2007 at 17:39 EST