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