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Acanthus spinosus L.

spiny bear’s breech (Acanthaceae)

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The bracts in the inflorescence of Acanthus spinosus have longer, stiffer spines than those of Acanthus mollis.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-08-06

 spiny bear’s breech / Acanthus spinosus: The bracts in the inflorescence of _Acanthus spinosus_ have longer, stiffer spines than those of _Acanthus mollis_.

Leaf

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-08-06

 spiny bear’s breech / Acanthus spinosus: Leaf

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