Skunk Cabbage - Symplocarpus foetidus

One of the first wildflowers of the season, lol.

Habitat: Coniferous wetland

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Ferdy Christant

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Proper opening of the season. Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  They are stinky, but are a sure sign of spring. Posted 2 years ago

Calbost Niel

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What a name. I blame the parents Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Lol, you make me laugh!! Posted 2 years ago

Neptune

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Wow! Interesting plant! Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks Annie :) Posted 2 years ago

The Eastern skunk cabbage

"Symplocarpus foetidus", commonly known as skunk cabbage or eastern skunk cabbage, is a low growing, foul-smelling plant that grows in wetlands of eastern North America.

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Similar species: Water-plantains, Seagrass

Species identified by Christine Young