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Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell

Coastal manroot, Western Wild Cucumber

Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber Family)

USDA Symbol: maor3

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Western Wild Cucumber is a member of the cucumber family (family Cucurbitaceae). Cucumbers are herbs, often trailing or climbing by coiled tendrils.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Vine
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: CA , ID , MT , OR , WA , WY
Canada: BC
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

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Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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