Wildflowers of Tucson, Arizona
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Proboscidea parviflora - Doubleclaw (Devil's Claw) Proboscidea parviflora - Doubleclaw (Devil's Claw)
Scientific Name: Proboscidea parviflora (Martynia parviflora)
Common Name: Doubleclaw, Devil's Claw, Unicorn Plant
Flower Color: Pink, magenta-red, white
Plant Type: Herb, Annual
Height: To 3 feet (91 cm) tall, but usually less
Date Observed: May 1, 2004 & October 31, 2004
Notes: The 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide flowers have 5 lobes and yellow nectar guides. The top 2 lobes usually have magenta blotches. The leaves are green, hairy, sticky, and rounded. The woody seedpods have 2 claws.
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