This morning I found Skunk Cabbage in the swamps in the northern part of Echo Lake and Echo Lake Brook. Since the Skunk Cabbage is a Harbinger of Spring, I was very exited to see most of them open to show off their Spadix, which is the seedball inside of the plant. I really like their Bourdeaux speckled with green colored Spathe. When I touched the spade to find out about the texture of the Skunk Cabbage, I definitely knew where they’ve got their name. My fingers had a very light smell of skunk spray. I can’t wait to explore more new plants in the area this Spring.
Under The White Oak Leaves 
Interesting plant, I had never heard of it.
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First time, I’ve heard about it was this Winter. I like how the Skunk Cabbage warms up between 60° – 85°F to poke its head through the snow. The young leaves are edible, before they grow bigger and become toxic to humans.
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A very interesting plant for sure.
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