Can I get some help to identify the vine please? I have dug a couple up which have single large root, almost like a parsnip?
Many thanks
1 Answer
It looks like it might be some kind of Marah, or wild cucumber. Apparently (by wikipedia), there are lots of different species of this. When you say it has a root like a parsnip, it sounds like it might be one of them, because they seem to have interesting taproots.
Example here:
Hope your weed isn't as bad as that.
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WOW. I thought it was Rubus, Blackberry initially but a big tap root? Interesting Lorel...!– stormyCommented May 25, 2018 at 22:23
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I think I can see in the picture some long curly tendrils that the plant uses to grab onto its environment and help it climb. Blackberries don't have those tendrils, but squashes & cukes do. ...(grapes do too of course)– Lorel C.Commented May 25, 2018 at 22:27
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Nice catch...great eyes. I think I can as well and that is a perfect point. I like that thinking...wish we had a way to blow up pictures more clearly. Good job, Lorel!– stormyCommented May 25, 2018 at 22:57
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