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Wildflowers - Western Wallflower
 
Western Wallflower - Erysimum asperum
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Western Wallflower - Erysimum asperum
 
The Western Wallflower is in the Mustard Family.  The scientific name for this family is Cruciferae which comes from the word "cross", referring to the arrangement of the flower petals.  The Lakota dried and chewed or made the flowers into a tea to treat stomach and bowel cramps.
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Field Milkvetch  

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The Field Milkvetch has a colorful flower which is often overlooked because it tends to grow hidden in the grass. Color can vary to reddish-purple.
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