Devils Claws dried florals seed pods wreaths crafts gourds baskets 12 sm/med

Description

~~Devils Claws~~
Also known as the Unicorn Plant
Unique Flower and Pod
This Auction is for 12 small to medium Devils Claw pods.
These are sized about 2 1/2"- 4"  across
A nice assortment for crafts!
colors vary from light to dark
Each one is unique!  You will receive a variety.  The ones pictured here are what you will receive.  It's hard to get them all in a photo without being bunched up.  If they are spread out too far, it will lose details. So I provide a variety of pictures.   I assure you it will be a nice variety of size, color, and shapes!!! :)  I work with crafts myself and understand the importance of quality materials, and will only send the best!
The colors range from Black, Tan, to Grey... Depending on how long they were in the sun and bleached naturally!  I only use warm water and a little dish soap to clean them so as to not alter their color!
I grow these on my property.  In no way was the desert harmed!
Organic grown
The plant is a big interesting bush with sticky leaves, and a beautiful pink tubular flower!  The pods start out as a green velvety pod in the shape of a horn.  That is how the plant became nic named the "unicorn Plant"  when it ripens, it splits open into the two curved horns or "claws".  One plant can produce up to 50 pods!
The seed pods attach themselves to the feet and legs of animals.  Anyone who lives where these grow knows exactly what I'm talking about.  Its hard to walk the desert without at least one getting stuck to your shoe! :)
The fresh green pods were used as food by the Native American Indians, and still are today.  They are cooked similar to Okra.
They are also know for being used in baskets made by the Tribes of the Southwest Native Americans!
Often used in the bottoms for strength!  Also used in designs because of the amazing black color from when they first open.
They were soaked and then striped lengthwise.
Someday I would like to try this myself.  :)
They are also used in Wreaths, Dried Flower Arrangements, Gourds and Dream Catchers.  I make a Reindeer ornament from them.