Common Name
Green dragon
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.5
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
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
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