| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Winter |
| Flowers: | Fragrant Malodorous |
| Flower Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Shade Tree Good as a cover crop |
| Edible Parts: | Stem Seeds or Nuts Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Culinary Herb/Spice Cooked |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds |
| Pollinators: | Self Other |
| Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
