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The scientific name for Skunk cabbage is Symplocarpus foetidus.
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Apparently, the dung beetle pollinates this plant (skunk cabbage).
Skunk cabbage is poisonous and can cause burning and swelling of lips, tongue, throat, nausea, and vomiting.
It smells bad, like a skunk spray.
Skunk Cabbage
Skunk cabbage has a foul, skunklike odor. It is found in swampy areas or in wet soil beside streams. It looks like cabbage when it ripens in the autumn, but has no close relationship to the cabbage family. Its scientific name is Symplocarpus foetidus.
Oh, dude, both the skunk and the skunk cabbage have this super cool adaptation where they release a smelly chemical to keep other organisms at bay. It's like their own version of a "Do Not Disturb" sign, but with a much stronger odor. So yeah, if you ever come across a skunk or skunk cabbage, just give them some space unless you want to smell like a funky mix of garlic and burnt rubber.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the skunk cabbage plant is considered to be an endangered and threatened species. It is illegal to destroy it in many states including Pennsylvania.
Skunk cabbage flowers smell much like rotting meat or skunk smell. Other foul smelling flowers are crown imperials and roadkill skunk.
To effectively remove skunk cabbage from your garden, you can manually dig it out, making sure to remove the entire root system. You can also try using herbicides specifically designed to target broadleaf plants like skunk cabbage. Be cautious when using herbicides and follow the instructions carefully to avoid harming other plants in your garden.
Skunk Cabbage