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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
1) An uncommon annual plant (''Proboscidea altheaefolia'', ''Proboscidea parviflora'') that is native to arid area in southwestern United States. Devil's claw was named for its large seed pods with hooked ends.  The mature pods turn black or brown and split open.  Fibers from these pods were used for weaving baskets.
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An uncommon annual plant (''Proboscidea altheaefolia'', ''Proboscidea parviflora'') that is native to arid area in southwestern United States. Devil's claw was named for its large seed pods with hooked ends.  The mature pods turn black or brown and split open.  Fibers from these pods were used for weaving baskets.
  
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Another plant, found in South Africa ''Harpagophytum procumbens'' is also called "devil's claw"
  
  
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== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
''Proboscidea altheaefolia''; ''Proboscidea parviflora''; ''Martynia'', black martynia; cat's claw
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''Proboscidea altheaefolia''; ''Proboscidea parviflora''; black martynia; devil's horn; unicorn plant
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The name has also referred to similar species with hooked claw seeds found in other areas of the world, such as ''Harpagophytum''
 
  
 
== Personal Risks ==
 
== Personal Risks ==

Revision as of 10:08, 12 October 2020

MFA Acc. #: 49.414

Description

An uncommon annual plant (Proboscidea altheaefolia, Proboscidea parviflora) that is native to arid area in southwestern United States. Devil's claw was named for its large seed pods with hooked ends. The mature pods turn black or brown and split open. Fibers from these pods were used for weaving baskets.

Another plant, found in South Africa Harpagophytum procumbens is also called "devil's claw"


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Indigo plant (Indigofera tinctoria)

Synonyms and Related Terms

Proboscidea altheaefolia; Proboscidea parviflora; black martynia; devil's horn; unicorn plant


Personal Risks

Physical and Chemical Properties

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Composition C16H10N2O2
CAS 482-89-3
Melting Point 390-392
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 262.26
Refractive Index >1.662

Working Properties

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Characteristics of Common Blue Pigments

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