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Lysichiton americanus
Lysichiton americanus
Skunk Cabbage
Photographer: Julie Wakelin

ID: 0000 0000 0406 1000 (2006-04-17)

Copyright © 2006 Julie Wakelin

 
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  • date of photo  Apr 15, 2006
  • location   Gabriola Island (British Columbia, Canada)
  • family Araceae
  • plant community   Swamps, seepage areas, floodplains
  • notes   Common species; roots were boiled and eaten during times of famine by First Nations; the large leaves were used to line steam pits.
  • photo category: Plant - annual/perennial

  • MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PLANT
  • common names   Skunk Cabbage (photographer)
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