Skunk Cabbage
Symplocarpus foetidus
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Eastern skunk cabbage, swamp cabbage, Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk cabbage is a plant that grows around wetlands and constant moist places typically in the eastern parts of North America. This plants fragrance resembles the stench of a skunk, hence the name. The red or yellow flower is slightly pitcher shaped and sits right above the ground, atop the broad, flat leaves.
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Is Skunk Cabbage item toxic?
Yes. Skunk cabbage contains calcium oxalate crystals that are unsafe for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Ingestion can burn the mouth and gut.
Should I feed my pet Skunk Cabbage?
No. Do not feed skunk cabbage leaves, flowers, or roots to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food or forage. If your pet ate skunk cabbage, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.
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