Symplocarpus foetidus is a perennial herb in the Araceae notable for a skunk-like odour released when its leaves are bruised. It typically reaches about 0.5 m and prefers wet ground. Flowering occurs in February to March. The plant is toxic if ingested.

Foetid pothos (Symplocarpus foetidus) is a fully hardy wetland perennial for moist soils and naturalised or shade areas, flowering February–March.

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Symplocarpus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to United States, Canada and eastern Asia. The genus is characterized by having large leaves and deep root systems with contractile roots used for changing the plant's level with the ground.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Foetid pothos | Symplocarpus foetidus

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