| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Plant Height: | Scrambles or climbs 3 to 6 feet or more |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Showy Indehiscent Other: Up to 3 inch long cylindrical berry; prickly when immature. |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Uses: | Groundcover Medicinal Herb Vegetable Salad greens Cooked greens |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves Seeds or Nuts Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Other info: Direct sow after last frost. |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
