Originally from North America, the Skunk cabbage gets its name from the distinctive ‘skunk’ like odour that it emits to attract pollinating insects to the plant. The large leaves of this plant can shade out native species and the plant can develop into dense stands. It produces seeds which can be spread via water as well as berries which can be dispersed by birds. The plant is similar to lords & ladies (Arum maculatum) in early spring however it can eventually grow to be 1.5 metres in height.