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Martynia
Sign in to saveMartynia is a monotypic genus in the Martyniaceae family consisting of a single species, Martynia annua L., which is commonly known as '''cat's claw, tiger's claw, iceplant. or Devil's claw'''. However, the name 'iceplant' may also refer to members of the unrelated plant family Aizoaceae.
Species
GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderLamiales
- FamilyMartyniaceae
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- 角胡麻属
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Martynia is a monotypic genus in the Martyniaceae family consisting of a single species, Martynia annua L., which is commonly known as '''cat's claw, tiger's claw, iceplant. or Devil's claw'''. However, the name 'iceplant' may also refer to members of the unrelated plant family Aizoaceae.
It is native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, and has been introduced throughout the tropics. It is now quite common in rural areas of India.