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Wind Cave National Park
Cacti / Desert Succulents
 
Family Name Common Name Scientific Name
Cactaceae Missouri pincushion Coryphantha missouriensis (Sweet) Britt & Rose
Pincushion cactus Coryphantha vivipara (Nutt.) Britt. & Rose
Nylon hedgehog cactus

Echinocereus viridiflorus Engelm.

Eastern prickly pear Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Plains prickly pear Opuntia polyacantha
Bigroot pricklypear Opuntia macrorhiza


Shell-leaf Penstemon
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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: May 24, 2007 at 09:30 EST