Common Name	Cucamonga Manroot, Wild Cucumber
Latin Name	Marah macrocarpus
Native Habitat	Chapparal to 3,000 in Southern California
Soil	Dry decomposed granite, sand, limestone, clay loam, low organic content, well drained
Water	Twice monthly
Height X Width	To 20'
Protective Mechanism	Thorns on fruit
Leaves	Green
Garden Suitability	Ethnobotanical
Ornamental Value	Small white flowers, dies back with summer heat
Nature Value	Cover for small amnimals
Native American Uses	Red dye and soap made from roots
Links
Images and data	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marah_macrocarpus
Images and data	http://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-calrecnum=5363
Images and data	http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/133461/
Data	http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Marah+macrocarpus
Distribution map	http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=MAMAM2
Note:	This is an invasive species and not recommended for your garden, but it is a great project for a field trip.

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