Devil's Claw
Harpagophytum procumbens
Family: PedaliaceaeNative: Southern Africa (Kalahari Desert)Identified: Dec 4, 2025
Devil's Claw is a perennial herb characterized by its distinctive thorny, woody fruit pods. The pods are typically brown or grayish-brown, often splitting open to reveal seeds. The hooks on the fruit give the plant its common name and help in seed dispersal by catching onto animal fur.
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This plant is adapted to arid environments. It prefers well-draining, sandy or rocky soils and full sun. It is drought-tolerant once established and requires very little watering. It is typically grown from seeds.