| Scientific name | Martynia annua L. |
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| Appearance | Dried fruit with a hard, woody shell, extended by two long, curved horns resembling a bat's head or claws. It contains several seeds |
| Odor | Very faint to nonexistent once the fruit is completely dry |
| Color | Dark brown to black when mature |
| Parts used | Whole dried fruit, also called a capsule or claw; the seeds generally remain enclosed inside |
| Origins | Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean; the species was later introduced to several tropical regions, particularly Africa and Asia |
| Toxicity level | Insufficient data to guarantee safe internal use. Product intended for ritual or decorative use only and not for consumption. Handle with care due to the hard, pointed ends |
