| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds Pops open explosively when ripe |
| Uses: | Salad greens Cooked greens |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Toxicity: | Fruit is poisonous |
| Pollinators: | Birds |
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