| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Fruiting Time: | Year Round |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Year Round |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Vegetable |
| Edible Parts: | Roots |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: grows from small tubers |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Offsets |
| Pollinators: | Self Bees Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Monoecious |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
