BG Store | Bear's Breeches, Acanthus mollis, 5 Perennial Seeds Ready To Ship

Bear's Breeches, Acanthus mollis, 5 Perennial SeedsAcanthus 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. It is believed that the leaves of Acanthus mollis or Acanthus spinosis were the model for the sculptured leaves that adorn the capitals of the Corinthian columns that became popular in the 4th century B.C. Genus name comes from the Greek word for spine (akantha) in reference to the toothed edges on leaves in some species.