Just humour me, okay? People who live with snow get a little excited if they see spring things. Daffodils are months away. Right now, what we can see is maple sugaring is happening. The sap is rising, the pails are full, there is much boiling going on. And then there is the humble skunk cabbage. It stinks. It also can drill through ice. What is here is the cover for the flower. I think it is a futuristic design. It is still early, but after a week of sunny days, I will go back and be able to see the yellow flowers, smelly as hell. The first things you see buzzing in spring are flies. Flies like dead meat. Hello skunk cabbage with its carrion smell. Such a smart plant, such great design, such function and nice colours.
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