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Acanthus mollis L.

bear’s breech (Acanthaceae)

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The bracts in the inflorescence of Acanthus mollis have shorter, softer spines than those of Acanthus spinosus.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-19

 bear’s breech / Acanthus mollis: The bracts in the inflorescence of _Acanthus mollis_ have shorter, softer spines than those of _Acanthus spinosus_.

Flowers

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-19

 bear’s breech / Acanthus mollis: Flowers

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