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Emergence of the skunk cabbage

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by Brent Wilson from St Andrews CA on 06 Apr 2021
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It was great to finally catch the emergence of the first spring wildflower in our forests; the skunk cabbage. The plant is so named as it emits a pungent odour when disturbed or in bloom, which serves to both detract foragers and attract potential pollinators (carrion-feeding insects). It’s also quite unique in that it is thermogenic – able to produce its' own heat of up to 15 – 25°C above the air temperature – to melt its way through frost and snow.

  • Camera: Canon EOS 70D
  • Focal: 60 mm
  • Shutter speed: 0.008 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 5.6
tagged: skunk cabbage wildflowers plants plant vegetable food

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Jeff Aelick posted 2021-04-06 9:35pm

o ya good one i hjeard of them good find

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