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Devil's Claw (Noun)

Meaning

Annual of southern United States to Mexico having large whitish or yellowish flowers mottled with purple and a long curving beak.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The devil's claw flower is a unique and exotic addition to any garden, providing a pop of color with its mottled purple and yellow petals.
  • In the southern United States and Mexico, the devil's claw plant is an annual that grows abundantly in well-drained soil.
  • The distinctive shape of the devil's claw seed pod, with its long curving beak, is often used to identify the plant.
  • Horticulturists have cultivated the devil's claw for its showy flowers, which bloom in shades of whitish, yellowish, and purple.
  • In some parts of its native range, the devil's claw is considered an invasive species, outcompeting native plants for resources.

Synonyms

  • Common Devil's Claw
  • Common Unicorn Plant
  • Elephant-tusk
  • Ram's Horn
  • Proboscis Flower
  • Proboscidea Louisianica

Hypernyms

  • Herb
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