| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | Zn (Zinc) Mo (Molybdenum) I (Iodine) |
| Pollinators: | Wasps Water |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |