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. 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.

Acanthus mollis Bear's Breech

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

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It’s not often that I make time to really study a plant or flower in detail. Last weekend, whilst staying with family, I seized the opportunity to have a closer look at Acanthus spinosus, co…