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Old 8th January 2012, 10:43 AM   #1
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Dear All,

This grows in a shady corner in my yard flowers and thrives in summer though picture shows flowers have just anout gone. What is this plant?

All the best...

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Old 8th January 2012, 11:24 AM   #2
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Acanthus mollis
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Old 8th January 2012, 11:36 AM   #3
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many thanks Darrell.

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Old 8th January 2012, 04:59 PM   #4
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Interesting is Acanthus mollis this leaf is the basis for the capital of the Corinthian column in the classical orders of Greek architecture you'll find it carved into the stone work. just saying
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Old 8th January 2012, 05:45 PM   #5
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that is interesting.
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