AMERICAN SKUNK-CABBAGE

Class: Lysichiton, Lysichitum americanum

Family: ARUM FAMILY

Sub Family: Araceae

Year: Perennial

Other Names: Yellow Arum, Swamp Lantern

Colour: Yellow

Height: Up to 90 cm (3')

Each Flower: Minute, greenish-yellow with 4 sepals and 4 stamens

Leaves: Appear later; large, broad, and tapering to point; may be up to 90 cm (3') long and 300 cm (1') broad; all basal; skunk-like odour

Stems: Fleshy and thick

Blooming Period: April - July

Habitat: Swampy, muddy areas often near cedar stands at lower elevations

Note:

Poisonous