Symplocarpus foetidus
skunk cabbage
The genus name Symplocarpus means "connected fruits" and refers to the appearance of the spadix which matures into a compound fruiting structure.
The specific epithet foetidus means "smelly" or "stinking", in reference to the odor produced by the flowers and by cutting any part of the plant
skunk cabbage
The genus name Symplocarpus means "connected fruits" and refers to the appearance of the spadix which matures into a compound fruiting structure.
The specific epithet foetidus means "smelly" or "stinking", in reference to the odor produced by the flowers and by cutting any part of the plant
Vern Wilkins, Indiana University, Bugwood.org
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Katja Schulz
Skunk Cabbage Patch
Symplocarpus foetidus. Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC, USA
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Joy Viola, Northeastern University, Bugwood.org
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Katja Schulz
Skunk Cabbage Patch
Symplocarpus foetidus. Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC, USA
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The first plant up in the spring. Exhibits thermogenesis that can melt snow and attract winter pollinators.