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- Focal:
60
- Lens Model:
EF-S60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
- Shutter speed:
0.008
sec
- Aperture: f/
5.6
