Common Name
Green dragon
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.5
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Floodplain forests and bottomland meadows; more rarely in upland forests on basic soils. Frequent in the piedmont, infrequent in the coastal Plain and mountains.
Wildlife value:
Pollinated by flies. Birds and other wildlife consume the fruit
Poisonous to Humans
Poison Severity: High
Poison Symptoms: Irritation and swelling of lips, tongue, and throat if it is eaten raw
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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