Proboscidea althaeifolia
(Benth.) Decne.
Desert devil's claw, Desert unicorn plant
Proboscidea althaeifolia is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found in Baja California; Sonora, Mexico and Arizona.
California Rare Plant Rank:
4.3 (limited distribution)
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Martyniaceae
(Pedaliaceae) - Proboscidea
Bloom Period
one or more occurrenceswithin a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Jepson eFlora section:
eudicot
USDA PLANTS group:
Dicot
Creosote Bush Scrub
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[Wikipedia] Seed Description, Native American Use: The fruit is a large seed pod many centimeters long, a cylindrical body tapering into a very long, thin, curving tail. As the fruit dries the tail cracks open and splits into two hooked, claw-like halves. These hard, dry fruits were used as tools by local Native Americans. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
