Proboscidea parviflora (cultivated)
Tohono Oˊodham Devilˊs Claw
Oʼodhamiˊhug
Description
This is the cultivated Tohono O'odham Devilˊs Claw. It's purple flower reveals its relationship with the native plant, Proboscidea parviflora. Another native species of Devils Claw with a yellow flower is the smaller Ban Iˊhug, or Proboscidea althaeifolia. All aspects of Ban Iˊhug are substantially larger than those of it's smaller, yellow-flowered cousin. The cultivated fruits reach 12 inches or more in length, and are shredded lengthwise to create lovely black threads used in Tohono Oˊodham basketry.
