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devil's claw
noun
: any of several herbs (genus Proboscidea synonym Martynia of the family Martyniaceae) of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico that have edible pods yielding a black sewing material used in basket making
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Johnson also used both traditional materials like willow, devil's claw and nontraditional materials like wire in his work.
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Debra Utacia Krol,
The Arizona Republic,
15 May 2024
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Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
29 June 2023
So, devil's claw may interact or interfere with your heart medications.
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Verywell Health,
21 Feb. 2023
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Debra Utacia Krol,
The Arizona Republic,
15 May 2024
Greenbush Natural Devil's Claw Vegetarian Capsules Greenbush Natural Devil's Claw Vegetarian Capsules harness the power of devil's claw, a plant native to southern Africa.
—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
29 June 2023
So, devil's claw may interact or interfere with your heart medications.
—
Verywell Health,
21 Feb. 2023
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“Devil's claw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devil%27s%20claw. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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