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''Proboscidea'' is a
The fruits of all species are edible before they ripen and become woody. They can be steamed and eaten much like okra. Some species (particularly ''Proboscidea parviflora'') are used in basket weaving by the Tohono O'odham who have selected for varieties with longer "claws." The Chemehuevi also use devil's claw pods in basketry. The Hia C-eḍ Oʼodham and the Tohono O'odham eat the seeds, which provided an important source of dietary oils. ''Proboscidea parviflora'' was also used as a remedy for rheumatism.
Proboscidea louisianica3.jpg, ''P. louisianica''
Flor de cuernito (Proboscidea louisianica spp. fragrans).jpg, ''P. louisianica'' ssp. ''fragans''
Proboscidea parviflora.jpg, ''P. parviflora''
Proboscidea parviflora flower1.jpg, Flower of ''P. parviflora'' ssp. ''parviflora'' var. ''hohokamiana''
Proboscidea parviflora fruit1.jpg, "Devil's claw" fruits of ''P. parviflora'' var. ''hohokamiana''
Proboscidea althaeifolia MHNT.jpg, "Devil's claw" capsule of '' Proboscidea althaeifolia''
Proboscidea althaeifolia MHNT Seeds.jpg, "Devil's claw" seeds of '' Proboscidea althaeifolia''
File:Proboscidea parviflora MHNT.BOT.2011.18.23.jpg, ''Proboscidea parviflora'' - capsule and seeds - MHNT
File:Proboscidea parviflora var.hohokamiana MHNT.BOT.2013.22.31.jpg, ''Proboscidea parviflora'' var. ''hohokamiana'' - capsule and seeds - MHNT
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Proboscidea (Plant) Martyniaceae Lamiales genera
genus
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of flowering plant
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in the family
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Martyniaceae, some of whose species are known as devil's claw, devil's horn, ram's horn, or unicorn plant. The plants produce long, hooked seed pods. The hooks catch on the feet of animals, and as the animals walk, the pods are ground or crushed open, dispersing the seeds. The name devil's claw is shared with the South Africa
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n plant '' Harpagophytum procumbens''.
Uses
The fruits of all species are edible before they ripen and become woody. They can be steamed and eaten much like okra. Some species (particularly ''Proboscidea parviflora'') are used in basket weaving by the Tohono O'odham who have selected for varieties with longer "claws." The Chemehuevi also use devil's claw pods in basketry. The Hia C-eḍ Oʼodham and the Tohono O'odham eat the seeds, which provided an important source of dietary oils. ''Proboscidea parviflora'' was also used as a remedy for rheumatism.
Species
Species include: * '' Proboscidea althaeifolia'' - devil's horn, devil's claw, or desert unicorn plant * '' Proboscidea louisianica'' - ram's horn * '' Proboscidea parviflora'' - doubleclaw, (red) devil's claw * '' Proboscidea sabulosa'' - dune unicorn plant * '' Proboscidea spicata'' - New Mexico unicorn plant ''Proboscidea lutea'' is a synonym of '' Ibicella lutea''.References
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Proboscidea (Plant) Martyniaceae Lamiales genera