Wild Cucumber

Carried by 3 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Wild Cucumber (Marah oreganus) is a native perennial herb or vine that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow in shrubby or open places, at elevations from 0-5900 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb, Vine

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Natural setting

Site type

Shrubby or open places, edges

Plant communities

Douglas-Fir Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

2 confirmed and 2 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Clepsis fucana

Glorious Squash Vine Borer Moth

Melittia gloriosa

Eupithecia subapicata

Wandering Tiger Moth

Spilosoma vestalis

Alternative names

Common names:

Manroot, Coast Wild-cucumber, Coastal Manroot

Botanical names:

Marah oreganus

Sources

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