Latin name:	Lysichiton americanus Hultén & H. St. John Syn.: L. camtschatcensis auct. non (L.) Schott
Botanical family:	Araceae
Growth habit:	Herb
Vernacular name(s):	yellow skunk cabbage (Eng.) lysichiton d'Amérique (Fr.)
Uses:	• Used as a general medicine [Malecite: 59, Mi'kmaq: 62]. Small piece steeped in a cupful of water and taken in diabetes [Mi'kmaq: 62].