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Proboscidea louisianica ssp. fragrans
Proboscidea louisianica (Mill.) Thell. ssp. fragrans (Lindl.) Bretting
Sweet Unicorn Plant, Ram's-horn, Devil's Claw
Pedaliaceae (Sesame Family)
Synonym(s): Martynia fragrans, Proboscidea fragrans
USDA Symbol: PRLOF
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Fruit: Dried fruit splits reveling two long hooked "claws".
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: MA , TXWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Proboscidea louisianica ssp. fragrans in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Proboscidea louisianica ssp. fragrans in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Proboscidea louisianica ssp. fragrans
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-07Research By: TWC Staff