| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent Other |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Fall |
| Edible Parts: | Seeds or Nuts |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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