Proboscidea Arenaria is a flowering plant that belongs to the family Martyniaceae. This plant is also known by several common names, including sand trumpet, devil's claw and unicorn plant. The name Proboscidea is derived from the Greek word "prosopon" which means "face" and "skidion" which means "shoe," referring to the shape of the plant's fruit. Arenaria is derived from Latin "arena," meaning "sand," which describes the plant's habitat. The plant is also called claw or ram's horn because of its unusual, curved fruit. Synonyms for Proboscidea Arenaria include Martynia Arenaria, Martynia Louisiana, and Proboscidea Louisianica. The plant is traditionally used for its medicinal properties as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent.