Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
oreganus
ID:
377808

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr. & A.Gray) Howell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Fl. N.W. Amer. : 239 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377140



Common Names

  • Marah Oreganus
  • Oregon Marah
  • Marah


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Synonyms

  • Megarrhiza oregona Torr. [unknown]
  • Sicyos oreganus Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Echinocystis oregana Cogn. [unknown]
  • Megarrhiza oregona (Torr. & A.Gray) S.Watson [deprecated]
  • Micrampelis oregana (Torr. & A.Gray) Greene [unknown]

Description

Marah oreganus (also called Oregon Manroot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae. It is native to western North America, and is found in moist forests and along streams. It is a climbing shrub with yellow flowers and yellow-orange fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Marah oreganus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marah oreganus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marah oreganus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Marah oreganus

Marah oreganus is native to western North America, including California, Oregon, and Washington. It is commonly found in moist forests and grasslands.

Marah oreganus FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Marah oreganus

What type of plant is this?

A perennial herb

What are the common uses of this plant?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2373181: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Thomas J. Howell (1842-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Howell' in the authors string.