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Marah gilensis (Gila manroot)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Marah gilensis

Marah gilensis Greene

Gila Manroot, Wild Cucumber

Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: magi

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Pepo

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Green
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM

Additional resources

USDA: Find Marah gilensis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Marah gilensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Marah gilensis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-10-06
Research By: TWC Staff

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