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Proboscidea louisianica ssp. louisianica
Proboscidea louisianica (Mill.) Thell. ssp. louisianica
Ram's Horn, Devil's Claw, Unicorn Plant, Ram's Horn
Pedaliaceae (Sesame Family)
Synonym(s): Martynia louisiana, Martynia louisianica, Martynia proboscidea, Proboscidea jussieui
USDA Symbol: PRLOL
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (I)
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: White , Pink , Yellow , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CA , CO , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , ID , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NV , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , VT , WA , WV , WYBibliography
Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. LoughmillerSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Proboscidea louisianica ssp. louisianica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Proboscidea louisianica ssp. louisianica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Proboscidea louisianica ssp. louisianica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-07Research By: TWC Staff