American Skunk Cabbage

This is called Western skunk cabbage in the USA where I believe it grows wild. Here it grows in wet, boggy areas in gardens and parks. This is growing in a very boggy part of our garden. It's called skunk cabbage because of the distinctive 'skunky' odour that it emits when it blooms.

[Graham Thresher]

Super shot.

[Helen]

Very striking plant, great for brightening a bog garden.

[Pat Knowles]

What a horrid name poor thing......lives in the bog too yet it still manages to look bright & cheerful!

[Beryl Lloyd]

A super bright plant with such an unfortunate name -- it certainly brightens up any bog garden -- a lovely capture Sue !

[Jane Morley]

Amazing colours. So acid. You wouldn't want it growing under your window then!

[Joanne Diochon]

Pretty bright flower to be enjoyed at a distance.

[Nick]

What an terrible name for such a pretty looking plant. Love the bright colours.

[Lis Lapthorn]

What an attractive colour and flower.

[Merrelyn]

What a shame about the smell, it looks beautiful :)

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

Lovely capture and I've never seen or heard of this cabbage.