does anyone know what this is?

Robin3

its about two foot tall, has strange snake like bark and looks like its about to flower (a large one)

Thanks

 

Palustris

It is an Arisaema of some sort.

Paul N

No it's not, it's a Dracunculus vulgaris.

Robin3

Thank you very much, most helpful...

Palustris

Now I have enlarged the picture, so it is.

Robin3

I'm looking forward to seeing it flower, not so much for the smell though

discodave

apprently smells like rotting meat