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Skunk Cabbage or Swamp Lantern

Lysichiton americanus

Description:

This skunk cabbage was found in the coastal rainforest of Cape Perpetua near Yachats, Oregon in the United States.

Habitat:

Skunk cabbage also known as Swamp lantern, is found in the wetlands of the Pacific North West.

Notes:

There were lots of skunk cabbage in bloom. The forest was filled with the resinous smell of skunk. Skunk cabbage is a strong remedy for asthma and bronchitis.

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1 Comment

KayceeAnnHoward
KayceeAnnHoward 11 months ago

I've always called this skunk weed. Funny. My fiancé is from Virginia, and we went hiking a few moths ago and he was like "whoa what plant is that? And what's that smell?!"

Yachats, Oregon, USA

Lat: 44.31, Long: -124.10

Spotted on Apr 17, 2012
Submitted on May 5, 2012

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