Name/Title
Plant Specimen, MountedEntry/Object ID
A2.42Description
Martyniaceae
Martynia Family
Martynia proboscidea
Unicorn Plant
Piute [Paiute] name: O-GH-NIPE (Emma Symmes)
Tough seed pods were used to weave black pattern in baskets
This plant was brought into Owens Valley from Saline Valley in the early days by the Piutes
On reverse:
Riker Specimen Mount label