Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Acanthus spinosus

Family:
Shiny Bear's Breeches

Family:
Acanthaceae

Description:
Bear's Breeches is a relatively uncommon shade perennial that is becoming increasingly available in the nursery trade, prized for its large, arching, bold-textured foliage, unusual floral spikes, and ability to cover large areas of ground when mature.

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