Description
It was great to finally catch the emergence of the first spring wildflower in our forests; the skunk cabbage.
The plant is so named as it emits a pungent odour when disturbed or in bloom, which serves to both detract foragers and attract potential pollinators (carrion-feeding insects). It’s also quite unique in that it is thermogenic – able to produce its' own heat of up to 15 – 25°C above the air temperature – to melt its way through frost and snow.
Taken By
Brent Wilson Taken On
April 6, 2021
Tagged
skunk cabbage wildflowers plants plant vegetable food Assignments
Wildlife Weather, Seasons and Sky Provinces- Focal:
60
- Lens Model:
EF-S60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
- Shutter speed:
0.008
sec
- Aperture: f/
5.6
