| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Fruit: | Showy Other |
| Fruiting Time: | Fall |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | Other |
| Flower Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Uses: | Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Edible Parts: | Sap |
| Eating Methods: | Tea Fermented |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
| Pollinators: | Other |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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