Lysichiton americanus
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Lysichiton americanus
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| Lysichiton americanus is our native 'Skunk Cabbage'.
The plant is native from the San Francisco Bay Area northward into Alaska
and east to parts of Montana. Always found in wet/damp areas, this early
emerger is a sign that spring is on its way. The previous curator began
to plant some in the garden and we have added to the collection. These plants
are slow to establish and will get larger and more dramatic as the decade
continues. Be careful, if planted in a garden setting, to not step on the
crown of the plant. This is easy to do while doing winter cleanup. Also,
keep an eye out for slugs.
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