Acanthus mollis
Bear's Breech, Bear's Breech
Also known as: Acanthus hispanicus G.Don +9 more
- Acanthus hispanicus G.Don
- Acanthus hispanicus Loudon
- Acanthus latifolius E.Goeze
- Acanthus lusitanicus André
- Acanthus mollis subsp. platyphyllus Murb.
- Acanthus mollis var. niger (Mill.) Willd.
- Acanthus mollis var. nigra (Mill.) Willd.
- Acanthus mollis var. viciosoi Pau
- Acanthus niger Mill.
- Acanthus platyphyllus Murb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Acanthus mollis (commonly known as Bear's Breech) is a herbaceous perennial within the Acanthaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, East Aegean Is., Greece, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Sardegna, Sicilia, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Azores, Baleares, California, Canary Is., Corse, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Kriti, Madeira, Mexico Central, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Portugal, South Australia, Spain, Tasmania, Victoria
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