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bear's breech

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bear's breech (bârz)
n.
See acanthus.
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Noun1.bear's breechbear's breech - widely cultivated southern European acanthus with whitish purple-veined flowers
Acanthus mollis, bear's breeches, sea holly
acanthus - any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated


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The list includes: yarrow, barberry, boxwood, silverberry (Elaeagnus), fuchsia, holly, roses, rosemary, viburnum, yucca, bear's breech (Acanthus), daffodils, pampas grass (Cortaderia), euphorbia, sedum, geraniums, hellebore, irises, lupine, freeway daisies (Osteospermum), bamboo, celery, tomatoes, onions and parsnips.
IN THE GARDEN HUNGRY BUNNIES ENJOY DINING IN TARZANA YARDS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
A: Bear's breech (Acanthus mollis) blooms sporadically; only its remarkable foliage is constant.
IN THE GARDEN PALMS WILL GROW IN PALMDALE by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Most gardeners have probably made acquaintance with bear's breech (Acanthus mollis), that shade-loving plant with sea green, oversize, sharply lobed leaves.
GREAT IDEAS AT CSUN GARDENS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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