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Summer
Bear's Breeches
Acanthus mollis
Family: Acanthaceae
Green & Freshfaintclean
SeasonSummer
OriginMediterranean
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Green & Fresh · Summer bloomer
Acanthus leaves inspired the capitals of Corinthian columns, the plant produces extraordinary tall spikes of hooded purple-white flowers above deeply lobed, glossy leaves of architectural grandeur.
Symbolism & Meaning
art, artifice, immortality
In the Victorian language of flowers, bear's breeches means “The fine arts”.
Habitat & Environment
Mediterranean
Bear's Breeches is native to Mediterranean.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameAcanthus mollis
- FamilyAcanthaceae
- Native ToMediterranean
- Bloom SeasonSummer
- LifespanPerennial
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