Emergence of skunk cabbage, the first wild flora of the season, in the usual spot off of Holman Road in Salisbury. It's included in my Wildflowers of Vermont book, but to call it a "flower" is kind of a stretch. Still, it's a very unusual plant. Wikipedia says, "Eastern skunk cabbage is notable for its ability to generate temperatures 27-63 degrees F above air temperatures in order to melt its way through frozen ground." Probably not the last wildflower observation of the year.
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