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Acanthus

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Acanthus mollis cutting the leaves away in June / July - Burncoose Nurseries

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Acanthus mollis (Bear's Breech) - BOLD FOLIAGE FORWARD PERENNIAL but can be INVASIVE

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Ep 9........This weeks feature plant. ......Acanthus. .....Bear's Breeches

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Favourite Perennials: Acanthus 'Rue Ledan'

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Acanthus mollis - How to grow

Acanthus is a genus of about 30 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, native to tropical and warm temperate regions, with the highest species diversity in the Mediterranean Basin and Asia. This flowering plant is nectar producing and is susceptible to predation by butterflies, such as Anartia fatima, and other nectar feeding organisms. Common names include Acanthus and Bear's breeches. The generic name derives from the Greek term ἄκανθος (akanthos) for Acanthus mollis, a plant that was commonly imitated in Corinthian capitals.
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