Marah Plants — Species, Care & Identification
Marah is a plant genus in the Cucurbitaceae family. PlantoScan has care guides for 7 species in this genus. Each guide covers watering, light, soil, hardiness zone and pet toxicity, with sources.
Marah species

Large-fruited Manroot
Marah macrocarpa
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- California Foaming RootMarah fabaceaPlantoScan
California Foaming Root
Marah fabacea
- California Foaming SquashMarah gilensisPlantoScan
California Foaming Squash
Marah gilensis
- Guadalupe ManrootMarah guadalupensisPlantoScan
Guadalupe Manroot
Marah guadalupensis
- Chaparral ManrootMarah horridaPlantoScan
Chaparral Manroot
Marah horrida
- Oregon Bur CucumberMarah oreganusPlantoScan
Oregon Bur Cucumber
Marah oreganus
- Watson's ManrootMarah watsoniiPlantoScan
Watson's Manroot
Marah watsonii
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