| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Plant Height: | 24 to 32 inches (60-80cm) |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Uses: | Vegetable |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seeds from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Pollinators: | Beetles |
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