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Lysichitum

Lysichitum

9.9
A small marsh plant like skunk cabbage that grows in wet places and has a strong smell
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Lysichitum is commonly known as skunk cabbage due to its strong odor.

Examples

  • Botanists studied the adaptations of Lysichitum to wetland environments.

  • The marsh was filled with the distinctive yellow flowers of Lysichitum.

  • The Lysichitum plant thrives in wetland areas.

  • Have you ever seen a Lysichitum in bloom?

  • Lysichitum grows abundantly in marshes and wetland areas throughout North America.

  • In the spring, Lysichitum produces large, bright yellow flowers that attract pollinators.

  • The leaves of Lysichitum are broad and can reach several feet in length.

Synonyms

Lysichiton
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  • Specialized
9.9

A wetland plant with large leaves and a strong, unpleasant smell like skunk cabbage

focuses on being a small aquatic genus rather than leaf size or smell

Surface Forms

Lysichitum singular
Lysichitums plural

Etymology

Lysichitum as a plant name joins Greek lysis 'loosening' with chiton 'cover', so it helps to imagine a 'cover' coming off. That image of the yellow spathe opening and 'releasing' a strong scent explains the name for this wetland, smelly plant.