| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4b |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Variegated |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent: tlbb eiuurbl |
| Fruiting Time: | Fall |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | Brown |
| Flower Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Other |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Erosion control |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Fermented |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs |
| Pollinators: | Beetles |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Thorned Monoecious |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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