CSI Graduate student Kwynn Hogan was recently featured in the Staten Island Advance in an article exploring one of the earliest signs of spring in the region: the emergence of skunk cabbage in local wetlands. In the feature, written by Staten Island Advance reporter Pamela Silvestri, Hogan shared insights on the unusual plant, which is known for its ability to generate heat and push through frozen ground, sometimes even melting surrounding snow as it blooms. Skunk cabbage is often among the first wildflowers to appear each year, signaling the transition from winter to spring in the Northeast.
See the full feature via the Staten Island Advance Website.
