Tuesday, 27 October 2015

Acanthus mollis

  • Common Name - common bear's breeches
  • Botanical Name - Acanthus mollis
  • Family - Acanthaceae  
  • Leaf - simple, lobed, elliptic shape, obtuse apex, dentate margins, obtuse base
  • Flower - raceme inforescence, June - July
  • Bud - basal
  • Fruit - capsule 
  • Habit - round
  • Form - coarse
  • Size - 2 - 4 ft
  • Culture - full sun, part shade, humus rich/well drained soil
  • Use - accent plant

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