Acanthus spinosus
Spine Acanthus, Spiny Bear's Breech
Other regional names: Spiny Bear's Breeches
- Spiny Bear's Breeches
Also known as: Acanthus caroli-alexandri Hausskn. +2 more
- Acanthus caroli-alexandri Hausskn.
- Acanthus spinosus subsp. spinosissimus (Pers.) Zangh.
- Acanthus spinulosus Host
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Acanthus spinosus (commonly known as Spine Acanthus or Spiny Bear's-Breech) is a herbaceous perennial within the Acanthaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Bulgaria, East Aegean Is., Greece, Italy, Kriti, Turkey, 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)
Algeria, Great Britain, Ireland, New South Wales, Victoria