#acanthus any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
supertype: #herbaceous_plant__herb a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
member of: #genus_Acanthus
subtype: #bear's_breech__bear's_breeches__sea_holly__seaholly__Acanthus_mollis widely cultivated southern European acanthus with whitish purple-veined flowers
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