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Woolly Verbena

a tall plant with tall clusters of small purple flowers

Verbena stricta - native; Alternate names: Hoary verbena, hoary vervain, tall vervain; Blooms July - September; This hardy plant is native to much of North America and is very common in the park. It can be found in a variety of habitats including those with dry, sandy soils and disturbed areas. Each flower stalk grows to approximately two feet tall, each clustered with flowers that are about a half inch in diameter. The flowers provide energy to pollinating insects, while the seeds provide food for birds and small mammals.

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Wind Cave National Park, Code: WICA

Wind Cave National Park, Custer County, South Dakota
Latitude: 43.5802993774414, Longitude: -103.439002990723

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06/30/2007

06/30/2007

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