Lysichiton americanus (syn: Lysichitum americanum)
American Skunk Cabbage

Family: Araceae (Arum family)

Photo taken in the Lake Wenatchee area, moist bog next to river

Plant:

Poultice of leaves applied for pain- especially in the knees, and to sores by the Shuswap. The powdered, charred rhizome mixed with grease was used by the Thompson as an ointment for animal bites, wounds, and infections.