Marah Species, Cucamonga Manroot, Man-Root, Wild Cucumber

Marahmacrocarpa

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Marah (MAIR-uh)
Species
macrocarpa (ma-kro-KAR-pa)
Synonym
Echinocystis macrocarpa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California

Malibu, California

Poway, California

San Diego, California

Valley Center, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Los Angeles, CA | March 2011 | negative

This plant is quickly spreading over parks and gardens or anything it can grab, over southern California. the roots can be enormous. I w...Read More

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