Tag Archives: Symplocarpus foetidus
04.02.2021 A little more skunk seepage
Another shot from the Quabbin Park seep as the skunk cabbage buds start to swell.
03.23.2021 A skunk in a seep
Besides the leaves under glass this seep also hosts skunk cabbage-Symplocarpus foetidus which I visit most years at this time. For those unfamiliar, these are the flower buds which precede leafing out and create their own heat so are often … Continue reading
02.27.2020 The Aforementioned Skunk Cabbages
About time they showed up after being mentioned for a few days. Skunk Cabbage-Symplocarpus foetidus, with a variety of other names such as Polecat Weed, is found in wet areas such as the seep located along the road in Quabbin … Continue reading
01.05.2019 Harbinger
But what is being harbinged? Skunk Cabbage-Symplocarpus foetidus is an early adopter of spring so one might think it indicates the arrival of that season. But this was on January 2nd. Just a wee bit early for anything to be … Continue reading
03.02.2015 Skunked
I hit the road this morning under overcast skies hoping to see a nicely frosted landscape somewhere. As I traveled the sun came out and there were breaks in the clouds showing bits of blue sky here and there. The … Continue reading