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
Proboscidea parviflora, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Jack's Peak Trailhead on Rte. 90, Aug. 12, 2008
Proboscidea parviflora, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Jack's Peak Trailhead on Rte. 90, Aug. 12, 2008
Proboscidea parviflora, the Devil's Claw, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Pancho Canyon, Sept. 7, 2008
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