| Edible [1] | May be edible. See the Plants For A Future link below for details. | | Flower Type [1] | Monoecious | | Hazards [1] | Many plants in this family are poisonous raw, due to the presence of calcium oxylate crystals. If eaten raw, this toxin gives you a sensation as if hundreds of tiny needles are sticking into the mouth, tongue etc. However, it is easily destroyed by thoroughly cooking or drying the plant. Although no specific mention has been seen for this plant it is wise to assume that it is poisonous in its raw state. | | Lifespan [1] | Perennial | | Pollinators [1] | Insects, Lepidoptera |  | | Height [1] | 10 inches (0.25 m) |
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