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Skunk-cabbage (American and Asian)
(Lysichiton americanus and Lysichiton camtschatcensis )
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American skunk-cabbage © Crown Copyright 2009. GBNNSS.
Non-native invasive plants.
Both American and Asian skunk-cabbage (Lysichiton americanus and Lysichiton camtschatcensis respectively) are commonly grown as bog garden plants and are widely available from garden centres and nurseries. Most plants in the wild probably arise though the dumping of garden material, as colonies quickly outgrow their space in most gardens. Some may also have been established from seed dispersed from nearby gardens. They are often mistaken for each other.
Habitat
Wetland habitats.
What's the problem?
Not only do American and Asian skunk-cabbage look alike, they also have a similar negative impact in the wild. They can out-compete native plants and cause extensive damage locally.
What are we doing about it?
Find out more about Plantlife's invasive plant programme by clicking here.