Yellow Skunk Cabbage growing in stream
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Yellow Skunk Cabbage growing in stream
Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 22 Apr 2008
Yellow Skunk Cabbage (Lysichiton americanus) is a member of the Araceae family, originating from north east Asia and western north America. The plant grows in swampy areas, along rivers and lakesides, flowering between March and May; their strong scent is very attractive to pollinating insects. Alby gardens are located adjacent to the Alby Craft Centre and encompass four and a half acres of ground, formerly a poplar plantation and livestock pasture. Starting in 1987, after the great storm during which many of the trees were uprooted, the area was redesigned; presently the lawns are interspersed by four ponds (one with an island); by a 'wild' area and a small wood; by flower beds containing a variety of unusual plants and shrubs; by streams and specimen trees, and by a selection of modern sculptures.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.843583
Longitude
1.272754