| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 to 36 inches |
| Leaves: | Malodorous Other: Covered in thick, sticky hairs |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Spiny, prickly capsule with sharp, curved horns. Capsule contains up to 40 black seeds. |
| Fruiting Time: | Fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Culinary Herb Medicinal Herb |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Fermented |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Soak seeds for about 24 hours before sowing. Keep in a warm, sunny location. |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
