Part 1 of New York Appalachian Trail series. Skunk cabbage! Symplocarpus foetidus

Abundant in we areas: would you recognize this plant. While the word "Cabbage" is in its name because of its large cabbage-like leaves, DO NOT EAT THIS PLANT! Skunk Cabbage, Symplocarpus foetidus, is very TOXIC!
This is an amazing "thermogenic" plant that can actually melt its way through snow when it flowers early in the spring!
Check out my companion episodes on Skunk Cabbage for more surprising details about its biology!
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[@myrna...1877]

I live amongst the skunk cabbage...they are jurassic huge

[@natureatyourdoor]

Yes! They kinda have that prehistoric feel!

[@brianquilty687]

Fascinating ! What a remarkable plant. I know we have it here in Manitoba. I'm guessing it grows in most of North America.

[@natureatyourdoor]

It is mostly a northern plant...it follows the spine of the Appalachians south..pushed their after glaciers and remains in cool pockets at elevation.

[@gandalfsmith]

Every time I see a Skunk Cabbage Flower I can't help thinking that it's from another planet, it's a weird plant for sure.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Ha! Right? I totally agree! 😀

[@user-ff2gx8fy4e]

love this plant, it's called stinking cabbage (chou puant) here

[@natureatyourdoor]

Thanks for sharing!

[@scottybones8282]

That sounds like a Louisiana Waterthrush. I didn't know they were all the way up there. Good video, new subscriber.

[@natureatyourdoor]

It's fascinating what birders tell me they hear in the background of many of my episodes! Hey..will you check out my "bird playlist" and tell me what you think of my work there? Thanks for subscribing! Appreciate you!

[@scottybones8282]

@@natureatyourdoor Absolutely