Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | In Water |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6a |
Fruit: | Indehiscent Pops open explosively when ripe |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Vegetable |
Edible Parts: | Seeds or Nuts |
Toxicity: | Roots are poisonous |
Pollinators: | Flies |
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