Acanthus mollis subsp. 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: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Acanthus mollis subsp. mollis (commonly known as Bear's Breech) is a herbaceous perennial within the Acanthaceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Acanthus mollis, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
East Aegean Is., Greece, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Sardegna, Sicilia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Azores, Baleares, California, Canary Is., Corse, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Kriti, Madeira, Mexico Central, Morocco, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Portugal, South Australia, Spain, Tasmania, Victoria
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