Martynia—Proboscidea louisianica (Mill.) Thell.
This document provides an overview of Martynia (Proboscidea louisianica), commonly known as the unicorn plant, highlighting its ornamental and culinary uses. Native to the southwestern United States, it is valued for its distinctive seed pods used in pickling and its attractive, orchid-like flowers...
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2003-05-01
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| Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139754 |
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| Summary: | This document provides an overview of Martynia (Proboscidea louisianica), commonly known as the unicorn plant, highlighting its ornamental and culinary uses. Native to the southwestern United States, it is valued for its distinctive seed pods used in pickling and its attractive, orchid-like flowers. The plant thrives in warm climates and requires growing conditions similar to okra. It can be cultivated from seeds or transplants and is suitable for home gardens, especially as a novelty crop. Original publication date May 1994.
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| ISSN: | 2576-0009 |