unicorn-plant; devil's claw
Refers to the plant Proboscidea louisianica, known for its distinctive claw-like seed pods.
The fruit of the unicorn-plant is shaped like an animal's horn.
I tried planting devil's claw in the garden.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant is usually written in kana.
The Japanese name ツノゴマ literally means 'horn sesame', from the horn-like shape of the seed pods. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.