10 points to anyone who can name this plant

[NV Whino]

5 more points if you can tell me about it. Note: I know the name, but know next to nothing about it.

[MuseRider]

1. Milkweed.

Not certain what kind but would guess Antelope Horn?

EDIT already second guessing myself. I have never seen them with the long parts so maybe not

[NV Whino]

8. Nope

Check the thread for the identity.

[MuseRider]

11. It is awesome.

I have never heard of it. Cool plant and such a wonderful way to disperse the seeds.

[CurtEastPoint]

2. Is it devil's claw?

I cheated but it's a fabulous seed! I'm hoping I'm right!

[NV Whino]

5. 15 points to you!

[Sanity Claws]

3. Seed pod

I have no idea of the plant but marvel at the structure, which would allow winds to carry the seed pod far. Take me away, Wind!

[NV Whino]

9. A seed pod it is

But it would take a hefty wind to carry it. These puppies are about 3" long.

[alfredo]

20. It looks like it would be good for hitching a ride on some furry animal.

[dixiegrrrrl]

4. If it is a devil's claw

which Google images seem to suggest
then it is a member of the sesame family
and an important medicinal herb.

from Medline..
"Devil’s claw is an herb. The botanical name, Harpagophytum, means “hook plant” in Greek. This plant, which is native to Africa, gets its name from the appearance of its fruit, which is covered with hooks meant to attach onto animals in order to spread the seeds. The roots and tubers of the plant are used to make medicine.

Devil’s claw is used for “hardening of the arteries" (atherosclerosis), arthritis, gout, muscle pain (myalgia), back pain, tendonitis, chest pain, gastrointestinal (GI) upset or heart burn, fever, and migraine headache. It is also used for difficulties in childbirth, menstrual problems, allergic reactions, loss of appetite, and kidney and bladder disease."

There is another herb called cat's claw, which I have taken, found it effective for inflammation and joint pain.

[NV Whino]

6. and 15 points to you!

[dixiegrrrrl]

21. Oh goody whompers!

[NV Whino]

7. Wow, knew I could count on you guys!

I know it as guacatoro or maybe guacatorro. My Mexican friends told me the seeds are good, but I couldn't find any info under that name. The pods are sizable. They measure about 3" long, not counting the claws or horns.

A friend gave me a plant and I'm growing some of these guys. I think they are fascinating, and it's even better to know they are a medicinal plant.

Thanks for your help.

[CurtEastPoint]

15. Plants are amazing, and we just don't know all their wonders, do we?

[Downwinder]

10. There are a bunch of them East of El Paso.

Growing in the sand beside the highway.

[NV Whino]

13. Yeah, these seem to be a desert plant

Although they did well in my garden with daily watering.

[NV Whino]

12. Here is the flower and "fruit"

[Downwinder]

14. In elementary school we used to mount and color them.

[NV Whino]

18. If you go to Google images

There is a guy doing amazing sculptures with them. The Phoenix is fabulous.

[PeoViejo]

16. I've seen these growing near Salt Plains in OK

..about 1/4 Mile from the Salt Flats. I don't remember seeing them elsewhere.

[alfredo]

17. Stanley

[NV Whino]

19. Wrong. It's Fred… and his brothers

[alfredo]

22. His brothers are Stanley and Fritz. I get Fred and Stanley mixed up.

Fritz is adopted, but doesn't know yet.

[NV Whino]

23. And there are two yet to be hatched.

[alfredo]

24. They're going to grow up with issues.

[NV Whino]

25. Late bloomers always do.

[alfredo]

27. I wonder what were Grandma Moses' issues?

I can see the younger DU members running to google to google her.

[NV Whino]

28. Probably too many kids

[alfredo]

29. She did live in a shoe. At her age she should be living in a flat.

[hermetic]

26. I have some as decorations

Found them in No. Arizona (high desert) about 25 years ago. I spray painted them with gold paint and they're still just like new. Great plant!