Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Acanthus mollis
- Genus
- Acanthus
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Habit
- Herb
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Opposite
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Tamil
- அகான்தசு மோலிசு
About Bear's Breeches
Bear's Breeches (Acanthus mollis) is a herb belonging to the Acanthaceae family (Acanthus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Bear's Breeches belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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