What is another word for martynia?
Pronunciation: [mɑːtˈɪni͡ə] (IPA) 
Martynia is a plant genus comprising around 20 species of flowering plants commonly known as the devil's claws. This plant is indigenous to South America, but now it is cultivated worldwide. The name of the plant species comes from the British botanist and physician John Martyn. Some synonyms used for the martynia plant include elephant tusk plant and unicorn plant. The plant has medicinal properties and can be used to treat headaches, rheumatism, and snakebites. The unique seed pods of the martynia plant have a claw-like appearance and may be used in folk medicine as a talisman or good luck charm. In culinary arts, martynia fruits are employed for preparation of pickles.
