Mystery Plant
Saw this plant in Tsawwassen, B.C. Looks somewhat orchid like, but I've never seen it before. If you know what it is, please let me know! (Thanks.)
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Mystery solved thanks to www.flickr.com/photos/genghis_man/.
Acanthus Spinosus or Bear's Breeches:
- www.gardenersworld.com/plants/plant-finder/acanthus-spino...
- www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDe...
"Acanthus leaves have a classical appearance and were the source of the Corinthian leaf motif developed and used as a decoration in ancient Greek and Roman art and architecture."
Warning: "Can spread aggressively by creeping rootstocks, particularly in loose soils. Can be slow to establish in the garden, but somewhat difficult to eradicate once established since small sections of root left behind can sprout new plants."
Mystery Plant
Saw this plant in Tsawwassen, B.C. Looks somewhat orchid like, but I've never seen it before. If you know what it is, please let me know! (Thanks.)
_____________________
Mystery solved thanks to www.flickr.com/photos/genghis_man/.
Acanthus Spinosus or Bear's Breeches:
- www.gardenersworld.com/plants/plant-finder/acanthus-spino...
- www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDe...
"Acanthus leaves have a classical appearance and were the source of the Corinthian leaf motif developed and used as a decoration in ancient Greek and Roman art and architecture."
Warning: "Can spread aggressively by creeping rootstocks, particularly in loose soils. Can be slow to establish in the garden, but somewhat difficult to eradicate once established since small sections of root left behind can sprout new plants."