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western skunk cabbage

Lysichiton americanus

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Field Notes

Description:

just beginning to open up and welcome Spring

Habitat:

wet and woody

Notes:

it's roots are eaten by bears after hibernation as a laxative!

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Western Skunk Cabbage

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PublishedMarch 10, 2011

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