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Swamp Lantern
Lysichiton americanus
47.0025, -123.009
Field Notes
Description:
A large yellow spathe (bract) envelops a spadix (spike) of tiny, uniformed flower clusters.
Habitat:
Swampy, boggy, or otherwise saturated ground in mixed forest floor of the western United States.
Notes:
The leaves have all been eaten by desperately hungry grazers. Swamp Lantern is a famine food. As soon as they have a choice, animals will stop eating this plant and the leaves will become huge.
The 3rd image shows the flowers fully bloomed.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 1, 2013
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