Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Marah macrocarpa (Wild Cucumber)
Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.
Marah macrocarpa (Wild Cucumber). NATIVE. Pictured in winter.
Marah macrocarpa (Wild Cucumber). NATIVE. Pictured in winter.
Marah macrocarpa (Wild Cucumber). NATIVE. Pictured in winter
Marah macrocarpa (Wild Cucumber). NATIVE. Pictured in winter (note dried fruit at right, pictured in autumn).