The zen of skunk cabbage

November 17, 2005
Source: ScienceNOW
Original story — link verified on November 17, 2005

Skunk cabbage shares more than a healthy stink with its warm-blooded namesake: like skunks, people, and other animals, the plant produces body heat. Now, a clever mathematical analysis has shown that this rancid relative of the lily may have a beautifully simple thermostat.

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