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acanthus

DEFINITIONS OF: acanthus

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n any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated

Types:
Acanthus mollis, bear's breech, bear's breeches, sea holly
widely cultivated southern European acanthus with whitish purple-veined flowers
Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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