Skunk Cabbage

Skunk Cabbage (Lysichiton americanum)  Common in boggy areas in forest, not found in Prairies. Perennial grows from roots.  Large (up to 1 m long), broad (0.3 m wide), lance-shaped, smooth dark green leaves on short stems from basal rosette.  Single stock with tight cluster of greenish yellow flowers 10-20 cm long hooded with a bright yellow fleshy bract.  Only eaten in times of famine.