Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6a |
Fruit: | Other |
Fruiting Time: | Late winter and early spring Late spring or early summer Late fall or early winter Winter |
Flowers: | Malodorous |
Flower Color: | Green |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring Summer Fall Late fall or early winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Verticillaster |
Uses: | Dye production |
Edible Parts: | Seeds or Nuts Sap |
Eating Methods: | Culinary Herb/Spice |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds |
Pollinators: | Water |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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