Lysichiton
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Lysichiton americanus |
Lysichiton, or Lysichitum is a genus in the family Araceae. It includes two species:
- Lysichiton americanus - Western Skunk Cabbage. Western North America.
- Lysichiton camtschatcense - Asian Skunk Cabbage. Northeastern Asia.
These two species were originally considered conspecific, under the earlier-described name L. camtschatcensis. The genus name means "dissolve (lysi-) chiton". Chiton refers to the armour-like spathe enclosing the inflorescene that withers soon after flowering.
