Big Root

• Scientific Name: Marah Gilensis (Greene) Greene
• Common Name: Big Root
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, and J. Malusa. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 12. Eudicots: Campanulaceae to Cucurbitaceae. Phytoneuron 2015-21: 1-39. Published 30 March 2015. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/21PhytoN-SWArizFlora12.pdf#page=33
• Habitat: Canyons, washes, mountains
• Life Form: Vine, non-woody, forb, perennial
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple
• Flower Color: White or whitish
• Flowering Period: Winter and spring
• Spines: Spiny fruits
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Cucurbitaceae (gourd family)