Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a plant of the sesame family. It got its name from the peculiar appearance of its hooked fruit. The plant's large tuberous roots are used medicinally to reduce pain and fever, and to stimulate digestion. European colonists brought devil's claw home where it was used to treat arthritis. Grassland Safari Lodge. Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Botswana
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- Roger de la Harpe / Africa Imagery / african.pictures
- Date published
- 21-02-2008
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- APN338888
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- South Africa
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- Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a plant of the sesame family. It got its name from the peculiar appearance of
