Delaware Wildflowers • Scientific names
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk CabbageAraceae — Arum family
Native
![Symplocarpus foetidus](/images/symplocarpus_foetidus.jpg)
I accidentally stepped on the plant and broke off most of the spathe, exposing the spadix. Normally it is mostly concealed, as shown below.
![Symplocarpus foetidus](/images/020216_143427.jpg)
White Clay Creek State Park -- Judge Morris Estate
February 2002
![Symplocarpus foetidus](/images/110305_140733.jpg)
White Clay Creek State Park -- Possum Hill
March 2011
![Symplocarpus foetidus](/images/100401_130302.jpg)
Ashland
April 2010
![Symplocarpus foetidus](/images/120304_135331.jpg)
Middle Run Valley Natural Area
March 2012
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Photos copyright David G. Smith
Information from the Delaware Flora Checklist used with author's permission.