Fragrant Devil’s Claw
Proboscidea fragrans

Family: Martyniaceae

What it is like

A herb.

There are 9 Proboscidea species.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Central America, Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The half mature seed pods are cooked and eaten. They are also pickled. The soft immature seeds are eaten raw or roasted and ground into a paste. The young leaves are boiled and eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds, seedspod

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chihuahuan devil's claw, Cuernitos

Synonyms

Martynia fallax Kunze; Martynia fragrans Lindl.; Martynia violacea Engelm.; Proboscidea fallax (Kunze) Decne; Proboscidea violacea (Engelm.) Decne;