Emergence

Skunk cabbage emerges through leaf litter at Hildacy Preserve.

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Swamp jewels

Skunk cabbage flowers visible in early shoots

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Emergence from the muck

Skunk cabbage shoots emerge from mud and leaf litter at Natural Lands' Hildacy preserve.

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Silent Society

Hooded skunk cabbage shoots at Hildacy preserve appear to circle in silent dance.

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Early blooms at Hildacy

Snow drops bloom near skunk cabbage at Hildacy Preserve, home of Natural Lands.

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Odd couple

Is this odd couple of skunk cabbage and snow drops cooperating in any way? Natural Lands Trust Hildacy Preserve, February 2017.

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