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Marah oreganus

Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Watson) Howell

Coastal Manroot, Western Wild Cucumber

Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber Family)

Synonym(s): Echinocystis oregana

USDA Symbol: MAOR3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Pepo

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: CA , ID , MT , OR , WA , WY
Canada: BC

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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

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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