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July 06, 2005
Ursus Undies?
Acanthus
Plant History: Mediterranean native, from the family Acanthaceae, which derives from the Greek "akantha", meaning spine.
The sun in the SFV must be stronger than in Spain: the foliage burned to brown crisps last year. I transplanted all the Acanthus in our yard to a shady wall behind the garage, which seems to help.
But why is this plant called "bear's breeches"??? One source says:
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.
Looking elsewhere:
Acanthi are famed, for a leaf
That's a classical sculpture motif.
These mauve and white bloomers
(According to rumors)
Look great as a teddy bear brief.
Still not buying it.
Posted by Sue at July 6, 2005 09:22 PM
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