Common Name
Green dragon
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
6.0
Width (ft)
1.0 -
1.5
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Habitat
Floodplain forests and bottomland meadows; more rarely in upland forests on basic soils. Frequent in the Virginia Piedmont, infrequent in the Coastal Plain and mountains
Wildlife value
Birds and mammals eat the berries
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity:
Low
Poison Symptoms:
Irritation and swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat if it is eaten raw. Handling the fruit pulp or leaf sap may cause mild dermatitis
Causes Contact Dermatitis:
Yes
Poison Part:
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Roots, Sap Juice, Seeds, Stems
Also a Problem For:
Dogs and Horses
Flower Color
Cream/White
Green
Flower Prominence
Reduced
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
May
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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