🌿Native Nature

Eastern Skunk Cabbage

Symplocarpus foetidus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Alismatales ›Family: Araceae ›Genus: Symplocarpus

About

Symplocarpus foetidus, commonly known as skunk cabbage or eastern skunk cabbage (also swamp cabbage, clumpfoot cabbage, or meadow cabbage, foetid pothos or polecat weed), is a low growing, foul-smelling plant that grows in wetlands of eastern North America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Skunk Cabbage?
The scientific name of Eastern Skunk Cabbage is Symplocarpus foetidus.
What kingdom does Eastern Skunk Cabbage belong to?
Eastern Skunk Cabbage belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Eastern Skunk Cabbage belong to?
Eastern Skunk Cabbage belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Eastern Skunk Cabbage belong to?
Eastern Skunk Cabbage belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does Eastern Skunk Cabbage belong to?
Eastern Skunk Cabbage belongs to the order Alismatales.
What family does Eastern Skunk Cabbage belong to?
Eastern Skunk Cabbage belongs to the family Araceae.
What genus does Eastern Skunk Cabbage belong to?
Eastern Skunk Cabbage belongs to the genus Symplocarpus.