White skunk cabbage
Lysichiton camtschatcensis
Family: Araceae
What it is like
It is a perennial plant. It grows 75-90 cm tall. The leaves can be 90 cm long. The spathe is pointed and white. It can be 40 cm long. It curls around.
There are 2 Lysichiton species. The two species can cross.
Where it is found
It is a cold temperate plant. It suits very cold climates. It is frost hardy.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Canada, Japan, North America, Siberia, Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, buds, rhizomes, root
How it is grown
They can be grown by seed. It is also possible to grow them from offsets.