Symplocarpus (Noun)
Meaning
One species: skunk cabbage.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The eastern skunk cabbage, a member of the genus Symplocarpus, is native to eastern North America.
- Symplocarpus foetidus is a type of skunk cabbage commonly found in swampy woodlands.
- Biologists documented Symplocarpus growing abundantly along the woodland's shaded streams.
- Due to its unique habitat preferences, Symplocarpus is often used as an indicator species for monitoring ecosystem health.
- By employing its large, fleshy spathe, Symplocarpus effectively generates heat and remains unfrozen under layers of snow.