acanthus

Noun
  1. Any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers;
    Native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated (synset 112832995)
    is a 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
    subtypes: acanthus mollis, bear's breech, bear's breeches, sea holly - widely cultivated southern European acanthus with whitish purple-veined flowers
    belongs to: genus acanthus - bear's breeches

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