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acanthusHerbaceous plant with handsome lobed leaves. Twenty species are found in the Mediterranean region and Old World tropics, including bear's-breech (Acanthus mollis) whose leaves were used as a motif in classical architecture, especially on Corinthian columns. (Genus Acanthus, family Acanthaceae.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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