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Devil's Claw (Proboscidea parviflora) It is dispersed by hooking onto animals as they pass by. They are tough as nails! Geotagged,Proboscidea  parviflora,Proboscidea parviflora,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Devil's Claw (Proboscidea parviflora)

It is dispersed by hooking onto animals as they pass by. They are tough as nails!

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  1. Fascinating, William. Love the clever ways in which seeds are dispersed. Posted 2 days ago

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"Proboscidea parviflora" is a species of flowering plant in the family Martyniaceae known by the common names doubleclaw and red devil's-claw. It is native to the desert southwest of the United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in sandy, dry, and disturbed habitat and blooms during the hot summer.

Similar species: Lamiales
Species identified by William Bodine
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By William Bodine

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Uploaded Oct 6, 2025. Captured Mar 14, 2024 10:10 in 27 E Ramsey Canyon Rd, Hereford, AZ 85615, USA.
  • iPhone 14 Pro
  • f/2.2
  • 1/30s
  • ISO1250
  • 2.2mm