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File:Devils claw plant Vorderbruggen.jpg|Devil's claw plant; image credit Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen]]
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* Foraging Texas [[https://www.foragingtexas.com/2012/07/devils-claw.html website]]
 
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Revision as of 10:22, 12 October 2020

Devil's claw plant; image credit Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen

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"

Devil's claw flower; image credit Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen

Synonyms and Related Terms

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

Personal Risks

Physical and Chemical Properties

Working Properties

Additional Images

  • Devil's claw plant; image credit Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen]]

  • Devil's claw flower; image credit Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen]]

Resource and Citations

  • Wikipedia:

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