| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Semi-evergreen |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent: tel tgeah dbbvriesr eenIyener'ee,ioaa reao nsnnm orcysekte dn i a-t. Pops open explosively when ripe |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Dye production Medicinal Herb Vegetable |
| Resistances: | Birds Rabbit Resistant Tolerates foot traffic |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing: yoiaso da a o oe gta tgrhiSaaetintneoosrret oett rf spyfekmru erumo oesmtpiocmwfpt fnns.eesdm ttsasgoyedn hg a i eemef vr Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane Other |
| Pollinators: | Other |
| Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Goes Dormant |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
| Ploidy: | Aneuploid |
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| WebTucker - Aberdeen, NC, Elev 344 ft (Zone 8a) | On Jan 11, 2026 | Obtained plant |