Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Proboscidea parviflora (Wooton) Wooton & Standley
(Wooton's Devil's Claw)
Family: Martyniaceae, previously Pedaliaceae (but previous to that, the Martyniaceae)
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Martynia parviflora Wooton
Proboscidea parviflora is a large plant with leaves as large as 15 to 20cm across. The flowers are irregular and red, white and yellow in color. The fruits are large capsules with a beak. Proboscidea parviflora is found in sandy plains at lower elevations.
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Proboscidea parviflora, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Jack's Peak Trailhead on Rte. 90, Aug. 12, 2008
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Proboscidea parviflora, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Jack's Peak Trailhead on Rte. 90, Aug. 12, 2008
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Proboscidea parviflora, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Jack's Peak Trailhead on Rte. 90, Aug. 12, 2008
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Proboscidea parviflora, the Devil's Claw, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Pancho Canyon, Sept. 7, 2008
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