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climbing or trailing perennial vine, with very large tuberous root, called man-root, prickly fruits that looke similar to cucumbers, not edible, but used medicinally by the Native Californians, and the early California peoples (Mexican-Americans). Dies to the ground after fruiting, the root helps this plant to survive the dry California summers. Not for formal gardens or cultivated gardens, Very untidy with all the dead vegetation in late summer. Best for restoration areas or out-of-the-way areas of native gardens. Grows in washes. SW, DSon, Baja, CA., not ChI.
Marah fabaceus fabaceus Wild Cucumber's foliage type is stressdeciduous.
Marah fabaceus fabaceus Wild Cucumber's flower color is white.
Communities for Marah fabaceus fabaceus Wild Cucumber:Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub and Southern Oak Woodland.
| ph: | 5.00 to 8.00 |
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| usda: | 8 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 1.00 to 5.00 |
| width[m]: | 0.10 to 5.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 30.00 to 70.00 |
| Contact: | pan@laspilitas.com |
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| Container Size | Quantity In Production | Quantity For Purchase | Unit-Price |
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| One Gallon | 0 | 0 | $ 7.00 |
| Contact: | bawilson@laspilitas.com |
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| Hours: | Open Saturday only from 9am to 4pm |
| Address: | 3232 Las Pilitas Rd. Santa Margarita, CA 93453 |
| Container Size | Quantity In Production | Quantity For Purchase | Unit-Price |
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| One Gallon | 0 | 0 | $ 7.00 |
| Five Gallon | 0 | 0 | $ 20.00 |
| Fifteen Gallon | 0 | 0 | $ 80.00 |
| Contact: | escondido@laspilitas.com |
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| Hours: | Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 4pm |
| Address: | 8331 Nelson Way Escondido, CA 92026 |
| Container Size | Quantity In Production | Quantity For Purchase | Unit-Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Gallon | 0 | 0 | $ 7.00 |
| Five Gallon | 0 | 0 | $ 20.00 |
| Fifteen Gallon | 0 | 0 | $ 80.00 |