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English: American skunk cabbage 'flower' What we see here illustrates the etymology of the plant's generic name Lysichiton from the Greek "lysis" meaning loosening, and "chiton" meaning tunic, in reference to the large yellow spathe which first encloses and then falls away from the spadix or flower cluster in this fashion. The plant is toxic due to a concentration of crystals of calcium oxalate which can produce a stinging, burning sensation in the mouth when chewed raw. By roasting and drying the root, native Americans were able to use this plant. The young green leaves can be eaten but must be boiled in several changes of water. Even these repeated boilings may not remove its stinging properties. The Skunk Cabbage is related to taro, the staple food of the Polynesians. The leaves were also used for wrappers and containers and the plant was put to medicinal use too. |
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