Proboscidea louisianica subsp. louisianica
Aphid Trap, Devil's Claw
Other regional names: Elephant Tusks +4 more
- Elephant Tusks
- Goat's Head
- Louisiana Devil's Claw
- Louisiana Ram's Horn
- Martynia
Also known as: Martynia alternifolia Lam. +7 more
- Martynia alternifolia Lam.
- Martynia louisiana Mill.
- Martynia louisianica Mill.
- Proboscidea cordifolia Moench
- Proboscidea jussieui Medik.
- Proboscidea jussieui Schmidel
- Proboscidea louisiana (Mill.) Thell.
- Proboscidea louisiana (Mill.) Wooton & Standl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Martyniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Proboscidea louisianica subsp. louisianica (commonly known as Aphid Trap or Devil's Claw) is an annual within the Martyniaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Proboscidea louisianica, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
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, Greece, Maryland, New York, Portugal, South European Russia, Spain, Tennessee, Tunisia
Base Species & Variations