Lengua De Buey (Vernonanthura Patens) is a perennial shrub in the Asteraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Vernonanthura patens is an erect shrub or small tree native to tropical regions, typically growing 2 to 3 meters tall, sometimes reaching up to 6 meters.