Acanthus spinosus

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Acanthus spinosus
Spiny Bear's Breeches; Spine Acanthus

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DERIVATION

Acanthus	- From the Greek ákantha (thorn); also spine or spike
spinosus	- with spines

FAMILY

Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family) Other Plants in the Acanthus Family

HABIT

Herbaceous

GROWTH FORM

Upright

RANGE

Mediterranean Region, Algeria, Turkey

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

In June - August, White;purple (Flowers;bracts)

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 5 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SOIL

Well-drained soil

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun | Partial shade

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Steppe Plant Collection

COMMON NAME(S)

Spiny Bear's Breeches | Spine Acanthus

Location Map for Acanthus spinosus (Spiny Bear's Breeches; Spine Acanthus) - 7 Map Locations Found
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Individual Location for Acanthus spinosus:
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Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	900688*1	1990	Dwarf Conifer Berm
2	971107*1	1997	Rock Alpine Garden
3	002276*1	2000	Sensory Garden
4	002276*2	2000	Mordecai Childrens G
5	002276*3	2000	Mordecai Childrens G
6	002276*4	2000	Mordecai Childrens G
7	031939*1	2003	Victorian Secret Garden

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	FLOWERING: When Acanthus spinosus has been observed flowering at Denver Botanic Gardens

2020
2012
2005

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