Acanthus flower

Acanthus is a genus of about 30 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, native to tropical and warm temperate regions. Other names : Acanthus and Bear's breeches. The generic name derives from the Greek term for the Acanthus mollis, ἄκανθος, akanthos, a plant that was commonly imitated in Corinthian capitals.- Acuarela by Ruth de Monchaux

Acanthus mollis Bear's Breech

The unique blooms up close of an acanthus flower that only blooms once a year. #acanthus

Acanthus

Acanthus mollis. Easy to grow, spreading perennial to 4 feet tall. Plants grows in sun or shade, dry or moist soil. From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

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