Eastern skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus)

Eastern skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) contains poisonous compounds like calcium oxalate, which can cause pain if ingested. In the summer, the plant produces purple flowers and emits a foul odor. This unpleasant smell attracts pollinators such as scavenging flies, stoneflies, and bees, aiding in the plant's pollination process.