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Indian Poke

Veratrum viride var. viride

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Habitat:

Moist area beside river.

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Fyn Kynd
Fyn Kynd 10 years ago

Thanks Yuko, I agree.

YukoChartraw
YukoChartraw 10 years ago

For your area, it would be Veratrum viride var. viride. :-)

YukoChartraw
YukoChartraw 10 years ago

Hi Fyn,
To me, this looks like some species of Veratrum - my guess is Veratrum viride (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veratrum_vi...). I think Skunk Cabbage has more smooth, shiny leaves. What do you think? :-)

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Fyn Kynd
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Fyn Kynd

Maine, USA

Spotted on May 6, 2013
Submitted on May 25, 2013

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