| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Plant Height: | 2 to 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Other: Shiny, yellowish-green to green. |
| Fruit: | Other: Brown capsules, each containing a single seed. |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Green |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Other: Leaves of mature plants can contain high amounts of nitrates and oxalic acid. |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
