Bigroot (Marah fabaceus)

Family: Cucurbitaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Marah fabaceus is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from July to September. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Used as a vegetable. We do not know if the fruit, root or the leaves are used. — Used as a vegetable.; We do not know if the fruit, root or the leaves are used.

Habitat & North American Range

Banks and slopes below 750 metres in coastal strand and mixed evergreen forests. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)