| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds |
| Fruiting Time: | Late spring or early summer Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Flowers: | Other |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Flower Size: | Over 12" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late fall or early winter Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves Seeds or Nuts |
| Eating Methods: | Tea Raw |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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