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Wind Cave National Park
Wildflowers - Western Wallflower
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| NPS Photo by Jim Pisarowicz |
| Western Wallflower - Erysimum asperum |
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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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The Star Lilly (Leucocrinum montanum) has several common names including sand lily, sage lily, mountain lily, wild tuberose, and Star-of-Bethlehem. The word Leucocrinum comes from Greek meaning "white lily."
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Last Updated: May 19, 2007 at 12:36 MST |
