Skunk Cabbage (invasive species) -

A less than pretty name for this pretty
but sadly invasive non-native species.
American Skunk Cabbage is taking
over our bog land and streamsides,
blocking out sunlight and absorbing
essential nutrients away from the
smaller, less dominant Scottish plants.
First introduced in the 1800s as a
decorative pond side plant for private
gardens. Sadly its seed is easily spread
through our watercourses and also by
animals.
The smell emitted by this plant is
intense, being described as ‘strange’,
‘skunk like’ and even ‘like a decaying
body’. You will often smell it before
seeing its striking yellow flowers and
potentially gigantic foliage.
It is officially on the Scottish INNS list
and therefore all sightings should be
reported to allow safe removal and
monitoring. Sightings can be reported
In several ways
www.invasivespecies.scot/sisi
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