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Martyniaceae - Unicorn-plant family

Devil's-claw (Ram's Horn, Unicorn Plant) Proboscidea louisianica

Pinkish flower about 2" long. Largest leaves about 8" wide but can be 12" wide.& Sprawling plant has sticky hairs. When the seed pods dry the long beak splits into two claws. Young pods can be eaten like okra. Aroma is very unpleasant.

Photos taken in Taylor County, Texas, June 2005

(Native of Texas)

 

 

Also see:

Prairie Sandbur

Prairie Spiderwort    Rock Milkwort

 

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