Taw Manroot

Marah watsonii

Taw Manroot

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cucurbitaceae
Genus:
Marah
Species:
Marah watsonii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Vine
Height:
12-20 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, jun
Bloom Colors:
White

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid regions with sparse vegetation

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Scarify, then cold-moist stratify for 60 days.

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o