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Wildflowers - Western Wallflower
 
Western Wallflower - Erysimum asperum
NPS Photo by Jim Pisarowicz
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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Did You Know?
Wind Cave is one of the longest caves in the world and has an amazing amount of a rare cave formation called boxwork.
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Last Updated: May 19, 2007 at 12:36 EST