Cucamonga Manroot
Marah macrocarpus
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus:
- Marah (Kellogg | - m)
- Species:
- Marah macrocarpus
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- White
Native Range
United States: California
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Eupithecia shirleyata, Leconte's haploa (Haploa lecontei), Spilosoma vestalis
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Commonly found in coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats.
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds treated with dry heat at 120 C for 5 minutes resulted in decreased germination.
Establishment: The plant is found within the mattoral vegetation association of California. Avoid pre-treatment with dry heat as it decreases germination.
Source: npn.rngr.net