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Login with FacebookEmergence of the skunk cabbage
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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.
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o ya good one i hjeard of them good find