Devil's claw

"Devil's claw" fruits of Proboscidea parviflora var. hohokamiana

Devil's claw may refer to:

Plants

  • Harpagophytum species, native to Southern Africa and a herbal medicine
  • some Pisonia species are known as "devil's-claws"
  • Proboscidea species native to the southwestern United States and Mexico in North America which produce a characteristic hooked seed pod.
  • Senegalia greggii, a tree native to North America

Other

  • Devil's claw (nautical), a metal hook for grabbing a ship's anchor chain
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