Skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanus) can be found in and around the marshy edges of wetlands or up in the muskegs. It is called skunk cabbage because of the smell it emits when it is blooming. While the smell may not be attractive to us, it certainly is to many pollinators. Insects are attracted by the smell and do the work of pollination for the plant. Although it may not smell great to us, skunk cabbage in bloom adds a beautiful splash of yellow to a world otherwise dominated by shades of brown and green. Photographer: Sean Neilson