Eastern Skunk Cabbage
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| Scientific name | Symplocarpus foetidus |
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| Family | Araceae |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | skunk cabbages |
| Did you know | Eastern skunk cabbage spathes are 10-15cm (4-6 in) and range in color from mottled maroon and yellow to solid maroon, while spadices are 5-10cm (2-5 in) and can be pure yellow or dark purple. |
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| ID | 986196 |
About Eastern Skunk Cabbage
Symplocarpus foetidus, commonly known as skunk cabbage or eastern skunk cabbage, is a low growing plant that grows in wetlands and moist hill slopes of eastern North America. Bruised leaves present a fragrance reminiscent of skunk.
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