The Eastern skunk cabbage, which blooms in very early spring, produces chemicals that smell like decaying meat. This plant has probably become adapted to mate with the assistance of

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The Eastern skunk cabbage produces a smell similar to that of decaying meat to attract flies, which act as pollinators. The flies are attracted to the smell and visit the plant to feed on nectar and pollen, eventually transferring pollen to other plants. This adaptation allows the skunk cabbage to successfully reproduce and thrive in its environment.

The Eastern Skunk Cabbage, Which Blooms in Very Early Spring