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| Identification |
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Genus
Proboscidea
Species
louisianica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
martynia
unicorn flower
proboscis plant
devil's claw
ram's horn
Family
PEDALIACEAE
Specimen number
S11980
Data source
UnVeg p241
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Biennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 26
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly acidic
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun to partial shade is best for growing Proboscidea louisianica.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The seed pods are like curved okra pods with terminal hooks. Proboscidea louisianica is most frequently used cooked or pickled.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Bush
Crop spacing
4'
Row spacing
4'
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Aug 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
60 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Pickled
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Seed pods
Description of edible parts
like curved okra pods with terminal hooks
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The best months for planting new crops are April through August. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 4' apart. Space rows about 4' apart. It requires warm days for good production. Estimated time to harvest is 60 days. Propagation of Proboscidea louisianica can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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