An erect spike of densely packed rose-pink and white flowers make this one of the most characteristic and elegant spring flowering plants of Gangivecchio. The luxurious clump of dark green foliage at the base is thought to be the architectural leaf motif used in Corinthian columns.
Scientific name: Acanthus mollis
Italian common name: Acanto
English common name: Bear's Breech
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