A Mediterranean plant with large deep-cut leaves and tall spikes of purple-veined white flowers.
（地中海）老鼠簕属植物
Acanthus mollis, family Acanthaceae
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A native of the Mediterranean region, bear's breech does well in a sunny site with well-drained soil.
I have also had great success with bear's breech and common calla.
An extract of hyssop in some honeyed wine might work well against bronchitis; leaves of bear's breech soaked in vinegar might ease the pain of an unexpected scald; flower heads of vervain in some ultra-sweet raisin wine might calm a housewife's nerves; and so on.
In late summer, bear's breeches blooms with creamy white to slightly pink or purplish flowers on dramatically tall, erect stalks held way above the foliage.
Which plant has the common name bear's breeches?
I have a bear's breech planted in the shade.
This species of bear's breeches is a clump-forming perennial which is grown as much for its attractive foliage as for its architecturally bold flower spikes.
Santolina is clipped into clouds and punctuation is provided by six foot tall teasels, milk thistles, huge artichokes and great clumps of bear's breeches.
Commonly known as bear's breech, is in the family Acanthaceae.