Thursday, February 27, 2014

1. Acanthaceae

The species that brought this family to my attention was probably Acanthus mollis,  also known as Bear's breeches. I was only introduced to it in recent years, working as I do in Monterey County, CA, where it is very common as an ornamental. The plant itself hails from Greece and Turkey, and not surprisingly its big green leaves thrive in our Mediterranean climate.

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