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Plants of Ancient Pompeii: Common Bear’s Breeches (Acanthus mollis)

Karen Meyers January 30, 2024 0 Comments

Also called sea dock, bear’s foot, and oyster plant, this tender herbaceous perennial is a member of the mostly tropical plant family, Acanthaceae, that also includes polka dot plant, shrimp…

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Flower Arrangements from the Garden: Bear’s Breeches (Acanthus mollis)

Karen May 17, 2016 0 Comments

With tall flower spikes and handsome foliage, bear’s breeches is an outstanding evergreen perennial that makes a grand architectural statement in the garden or vase. The irregular flowers are white…

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Botanical Latin: Acanthus

Karen July 14, 2015 0 Comments

Acanthus (uh KAN thuhs) Latin form from Greek akanthos, meaning thorn or prickle Acanthus is used as the name for the family Acanthaceae composed mostly of perennial herbs and shrubs…

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