Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

The inflorescence consists of a few long-stalked flowers with 6 tepals and many bulblets that tend to sprout in place. The first leaf from the bulblet tends to curl giving the structure a wild-haired appearance. Wildflower garden, rain garden, bioswale, or herb garden.

Primarily useful for coastal restoration projects.

Edible, very hot fruits

Screen along the edge of swamps. Primarily used for restoration.

Both male and female plants required for pollination and seed set. Specimen tree.  Screen.