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wareque

Ibervillea sonorae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Cucurbitales ›Family: Cucurbitaceae ›Genus: Ibervillea

About

Ibervillea sonorae is a tuberous perennial plant in the Cucurbitaceae family known by the common names wereke, wareque, guarequi, and coyote melon. It is a highly variable species characterized by a large, succulent tuberous root, which in the dry sand of its native habitat resembles a gray, dust-covered boulder. Emerging from the root yearly are long, flexible liana-like shoots, which reach a length of three or more meters. This species is native to northwestern Mexico, being...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of wareque?
The scientific name of wareque is Ibervillea sonorae.
What kingdom does wareque belong to?
wareque belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does wareque belong to?
wareque belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does wareque belong to?
wareque belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does wareque belong to?
wareque belongs to the order Cucurbitales.
What family does wareque belong to?
wareque belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae.
What genus does wareque belong to?
wareque belongs to the genus Ibervillea.