Stinky 'skunk' plant cleared from river

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What happened

The plant is said to smell like "rotting meat" and is is native to swamps and other wetlands in the Pacific Northwest.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Science and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:32:13 UTC.

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