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Proboscidea louisianica

Aphid Trap, Common Devilsclaw
Other regional names: Devil's Claw +6 more
  • Devil's Claw
  • Elephant Tusks
  • Goat's Head
  • Purple Flower Devil's Claw
  • Purple Flowered Devil's Claw
  • Ram's Horn
  • Unicorn Plant
Also known as: Proboscidea jussieui A.Keller +2 more
  • Proboscidea jussieui A.Keller
  • Proboscidea louisiana subsp. louisiana
  • Proboscidea louisianica (Mill.) Wooton & Standl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Martyniaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Proboscidea louisianica (commonly known as Aphid Trap or Common Devilsclaw) is an annual belonging to the Martyniaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Algeria, Cape Provinces, Free State, Greece, Maryland, New York, Portugal, South European Russia, Spain, Tennessee, Tunisia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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