Spiny Bear's Breeches (Acanthus spinosus)

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Photo by KostasZontanos

Published on Project Noah

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Field Notes

Notes:

Acanthus leaves were the aesthetic basis for Corinthian capitals.
Ancient Greek names: Άκανθα κεάνωνος, Άκανθα αγρία. Modern Greek scientific name: Άκανθος η ακανθώδης. Modern Greek Common names: Μουτρούνα, Μουτζούνα, Απούρανος, Απρινιά, Απερουνιά (Cyclades), Τσουλακίδα ή Τσουλαδίτσα (Laconia)