Alien Flora of Hampshire

American Skunk-cabbage, flower (Lysichiton americanus)

Marlhill Copse, Swaythling, Southampton, 22 April 2004
A striking plant, introduced from USA by the Victorians. In wet woodland at Marlhill Copse and in the Lordsdale Greenway.

American Skunk-cabbage, flower (Lysichiton americanus)

American Skunk Cabbage, fruit (Lysichiton americanus)

Newtown Common, Hampshire

American Skunk Cabbage, fruit (Lysichiton americanus)

All pictures
© Peter Burford


All pictures
© Peter Burford