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Bear's Breeches · Acanthus mollis

A large plant with glossy, deeply lobed leaves and tall spikes of white flowers, found in shady and rocky places.

Bear's breeches has large, shiny, deeply divided leaves and tall flower spikes. The flowers are white with purple tints. It grows in shade, woodland edges and rocky ground around the Mediterranean.

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