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Chilicothe
Marah macrocarpa
vine☀️ full sun💧 low water
A vigorous perennial vine native to California with large, deeply lobed leaves and distinctive large, warty fruits. It climbs by tendrils and produces small white flowers followed by spiky, melon-like fruits.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Function & Care
edible
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation