Marah gilensis
Gila Manroot, Wild Cucumber
Also known as: Echinocystis gilensis (Greene) Greene +3 more
- Echinocystis gilensis (Greene) Greene
- Megarhiza gilensis Greene
- Megarrhiza gilensis Greene
- Micrampelis gilensis (Greene) Britton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Marah gilensis (commonly known as Gila manroot or Wild Cucumber) is a climbing plant within the Cucurbitaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico