Aceraceae
Clustered in especially damp places, like the muddy soil along riverbanks.
The skunk cabbage is identifiable from great distances by its distinct, earthy smell. They can be found in patches, as a sort of colony in moist habitats such as in swamps and near rivers. Their large, leathery, billowing leaves create a prehistoric aesthetic appearance. The central flower is on a spadix and covered by a yellow spathe.
Lysichiton, or Lysichitum, is a genus in the family Araceae. These plants are known commonly as skunk cabbage.
