#symplocarpusfoetidus

[indefenseofplants]

Check out the spathes on this skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus)! Lots of variability from plant to plant and population to population. Its a great time of year if you live in eastern North America and want to see for yourself. Just remember, tread lightly! #aroid #aroidsofinstagram #Araceae #botany #springiscoming #wildflowers #nativeplants #plantsofinstagram #spathe #inflorescence #skunkcabbage #symplocarpusfoetidus #variationwithinaspecies #ecology #wetlands #biodiversity

[ecobota]

Hello beautiful! #skunkcabbage #Symplocarpusfoetidus (at Pennsylvania)

[cobada]

Eastern Skunk Cabbage An abundant wetland wildflower which emits its own warmth and can melt surrounding snow in early spring. Besides the smell, most animals won’t forage it because it’ll burn their mouths… except bears will still eat it for some reason. #symplocarpusfoetidus #thermogenesis #nativeplants