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Proboscidea louisianica (Devil's Claw, Unicorn Plant)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 504614

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Scrophulariales Family: Pedaliaceae Genus: Proboscidea Species: Proboscidea louisianica

Common Names add devil's claw edit | delete unicorn-plant edit | delete ram's horn edit | delete common devilsclaw edit | delete aphid trap edit | delete Plant Types edit Annual Drought Tolerant Fragrant Invasive Wildflower   Zones / Hardiness edit   Height (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Flowering Start edit May   Flowering End edit September   Leaf Colour edit   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun   Soil Types edit Dry Well-drained Tolerant of Most Types   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Pink Yellow/Gold Purple White   Wildlife Value edit Bees Butterflies (nectar source)   Propagation Techniques edit Seed   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Immature fruit can be pickled like Okra edit | delete Dried seed pods are used to make black dye edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Martynia louisiana
Martynia proboscidea
Proboscidea jussieui
Proboscidea louisiana



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