Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Fruit: | Indehiscent |
Uses: | Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
Edible Parts: | Sap |
Toxicity: | Fruit is poisonous |
Pollinators: | Cleistogamous |
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