| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Other: 1 or usually 2 leaves composed of multiple leaflets. Winter dormant. |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Red when ripe |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Pollinators: | Flies |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious Goes Dormant |
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