Proboscidea althaeifolia
Desert Unicorn Plant
Also known as: Martynia althaeifolia Benth. +4 more
- Martynia althaeifolia Benth.
- Martynia arenaria Engelm.
- Proboscidea arenaria (Engelm.) Decne.
- Proboscidea peruviana Van Eselt.
- Proboscidea peruviana VanEselt.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Martyniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Proboscidea althaeifolia (commonly known as Desert Unicorn-Plant) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Martyniaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Peru, Texas