Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
Fruit: | Edible to birds |
Uses: | Salad greens |
Edible Parts: | Stem |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous |
Pollinators: | Other |
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