Bear's Breeches

This genus consists of around 30 species of herbaceous perennials and, occasionally, subshrubs. They are native to both tropical and warm temperate zones in several parts of the world. The name comes from the Greek for "thorn" relating to those on the edge of the foliage. Acanthus leaves are often used to decorate classical sculptures such as Corinthian columns.

 

Acanthus balcanicus  
A. mollis Bear's Breeches
A. mollis var. latifolius Broadleaf Acanthus
A. mollis var. spinosissimus  
A. spinosus Spiny Bear's Breeches
A. spinossimus  

 

 
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