FrightfulFalcon t1_jcmm9do wrote on March 17, 2023 at 10:49 PM

Most likely skunk cabbage, AKA swamp lanterns

http://pnwplants.wsu.edu/PlantDisplay.aspx?PlantID=457#:~:text=Skunk%20cabbage%20is%20a%20plant,partial%20sun%20to%20partial%20shade.

renownbrewer t1_jcnffmv wrote on March 18, 2023 at 2:31 AM

Agree, looks like Skunk Cabbage to me.

19neo91 OP t1_jcmml98 wrote on March 17, 2023 at 10:51 PM

Oh gross, I thought it was like a lotus or something it's ao big and colorful 🤣

crankybiscuit t1_jcmucdw wrote on March 17, 2023 at 11:48 PM

I think they are still pretty lovely with their bright flowers and huge glossy leaves. Evidently they are technically edible, though even my goats won't touch them.

[deleted] t1_jcmvi60 wrote on March 17, 2023 at 11:56 PM

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19neo91 OP t1_jcmvimw wrote on March 17, 2023 at 11:56 PM

Oh cool, I might try some.

HappyFern t1_jcms4fi wrote on March 17, 2023 at 11:31 PM

It’s an amazing awe inspiring native plant! ….that stinks, lol.

Grouchy-Firefighter9 t1_jcmo7zt wrote on March 17, 2023 at 11:03 PM

And it stinks. Just wait.

unlearningallthisshi t1_jcmsy0w wrote on March 17, 2023 at 11:37 PM

it smells like dank weed to me and thereby it's not so bad, heh!