Buffalo Nut (Pyrularia Pubera) is a perennial shrub in the Santalaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Pyrularia pubera, commonly known as Buffalo Nut or Oil Nut, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to eastern North America, recognized for its hemiparasitic nature and distinctive pear-shaped fruits.