On the map in 2 countries perennial
Devil’s claw
Harpagophytum procumbens
Family: Pedaliaceae
On our map this plant appears in 2 countries and ranks highest in: Botswana, Namibia.
Harpagophytum procumbens is a perennial with stems that trail across the sand and pinkish-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers. Underground it forms a main root and numerous tuberous storage roots that help it survive long droughts. The woody fruits have long, curved arms tipped with hooks that catch on animals’ fur and hooves – hence the name “devil’s claw”. The dried tubers contain harpagoside and are traditionally used against pain and inflammation, and today also in anti-rheumatic remedies.
Description from: Botswana.