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Skunk Cabbage found  

boyhowdy53 70M
26 posts
4/14/2021 3:32 pm
Skunk Cabbage found

I found my first Eastern Skunk Cabbage aka Symplocarpus foetidus, yesterday(4/13/21). I've been trying find and experience it for a few .
It is an unusual plant, it produces heat which allows it bloom very early. I had seen unusual foliage there last season and discovered my surprise and joy that it was indeed Skunk Cabbage. When the plant is bruised it gives off a musky, spunky smell, which probably gives it it's name. If you want see it, you'll probably have get your feet wet or wear<b> boots </font></b>because it lives in swampy, boggy ares.


boyhowdy53 70M
725 posts
4/14/2021 3:51 pm

Did I succeed in commenting? We shall see.


hippiechick1967 60F  
13154 posts
4/14/2021 5:01 pm

That looks pretty cool; what part of the country does it grow in?

Elevate me...


pagancountrygirl 66F  
6466 posts
4/14/2021 5:04 pm

My first thought when seeing your picture was the "flower" portion inside looks a great deal like the model of the corona virus we keep seeing on the internet in the news. But it's an interesting looking plant!

Pagan
Hmmmm....I know I left that wand around here somewhere!


boyhowdy53 70M
725 posts
4/14/2021 6:28 pm

East coast to Minnesota.


Ultraviolet_Sol 44M
622 posts
4/14/2021 10:44 pm

It does look like corona diagram thing. Nice observation. Cool plant.

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Eviloutlaw1 62M
5180 posts
4/15/2021 12:54 am

Interesting plant. I've never run across one in the wilds though. Then again there are not too many bogs around here. Have a good one.


boyhowdy53 70M
725 posts
4/17/2021 7:51 pm

I agree, though I had not thought of that. I was elated at finding it and hope to transplant a couple to my place.


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