[1] The flowers possess Indeterminate growth phenology[3] and die when unable to handle environmental conditions.

The seeds produced are not appetizing to taste and have been known to poison cattle and other animals due to the potentially toxic alkaloids they possess.

[1] Stems are decumbent, to 40 cm long, with blue-green or green-grey leaves divided into leaflets[2] with oval or diamond lobes.

[3] Traditionally used by Amerindians, its use as a tea provided relief for heart diseases, backaches, stomach aches, menstruation pain, diarrhea, sore throats, and bronchitis, among other things.

[3] The smoke and fumes produced from burning the plants' roots were used to relieve pain caused by headaches.

[6] They can be found along the bottom of creek beds underneath shade and surrounded by thickets along gravel grades.