Can anyone identify this plant for a friend in Canada?
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She has split it successfully but can't find it anywhere in nurseries to identify. It was purchased in Canada.
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Appears to be canada thisel.
Janet Pizaro
on Oct 23, 2016
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Do not think it's thistle. Will ask my friend who is a master gardenerner.
MichelleB
on Oct 23, 2016
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Bugloss? I bet the hummingbirds and bees love it!
Ginger Morgan
on Oct 23, 2016
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It's Acanthus Mollis, or Bear's Breeches. It is considered invasive in some regions so be careful where you plant it.
Str
on Oct 23, 2016
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I have never seen these leaves before but the flower looks like...can't spell..Agupantha. Likes morning sun.Bee's enjoy it.
Char
on Oct 23, 2016
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these look like "turtle head" but the leaves are different though.
Sumetha
on Oct 23, 2016
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I agree it's Bear's Breeches
Susan Williams Pernot
on Oct 23, 2016
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As Str has said, it's definitely an Acanthus.
Antje
on Oct 23, 2016
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Acanthus
Michelle
on Oct 23, 2016
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I have many of these plants in my garden.... I live in Vancouver, Canada. They are called "Bearclaw" they are definitely a feature as they are big with interesting flowers the have spikes on them.
Sheena MacDonald Lowson
on Oct 23, 2016
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Pick a )eaf ans stem where is blooming. Place in an envelope with a not to the Clemson exchange and they will tell you what kind of plant and the name. I hope thiis helps.
Kes11371810
on Oct 23, 2016
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It looks like Acanthus spinosus to me.
Paulajohn
on Oct 23, 2016
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I have one in my garden (Bear's Breaches), very prickly leafed perrenial, I have not had to divide mine yet but I got it from a lady who just seperated hers (in fall) and gave me a piece. It is growing well and bloomed beutifully this summer.
Zelda palladino
on Oct 23, 2016
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It's also called Foxglove here in California. It's very poisonous and should not be planted where there are small kids or animals.
Theresa
on Oct 24, 2016
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Bear's Breech, not Foxglove!
Merriliejh
on Oct 24, 2016
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It is Ancanthus Mollis....commonly called Bears Breaches
Betty Patterson
on Oct 24, 2016
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Acanthus Mollis (oyster plant or bear's breaches)
Trevor
on Oct 24, 2016
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Acanthus
Giacomina Albertini
on Oct 24, 2016
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Here in Australia it is called an Oyster Plant
Chris Palfreyman
on Oct 24, 2016
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Simply a thistle bush ....
Vsa10574286
on Oct 24, 2016
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oyster plant
Vicki
on Oct 24, 2016
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bears breechs
Karon Bedford
on Oct 24, 2016
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It's acanthus.
Paula Marie Hyde
on Oct 24, 2016
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Bear's Breeches is the common name in US.
Jza6220634
on Oct 24, 2016
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I thought it was an Oyster plant but the leaves are not the same as my plant so I am a bit puzzled ...
Bet10737539
on Oct 24, 2016
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Looks alot like a Foxglove ?? .... at least the blossoms do ! .... could be a cross between it and ??? ..
Jas12135139
on Oct 24, 2016
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Foxglove
Cathy
on Oct 24, 2016
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https://www.google.com/search?q=bears+breeche... Look up images of Acanthus " Bears Breeches". As some previous responses say. It's not thistle, not foxglove.
Cindy Thomas
on Oct 24, 2016
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foxglove/digitalis
Robinandersen9
on Oct 24, 2016
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It is called Bears Breeches botanical name is Acanthus.
Rom11310409
on Oct 24, 2016
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Foxglove flowers with dandelion pedals.
Mam12619484
on Oct 24, 2016
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Foxglove grew up in another plant
Mrt5372160
on Oct 24, 2016
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bEARS bREECHES
Lora Serra
on Oct 24, 2016
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You can purchase online at Plant Delights http://www.plantdelights.com/Acanthus-for-sal...
Lora Serra
on Oct 24, 2016
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I go with Bear's Breeches and here's a link to an info page on it. http://www.hgtv.com/design/outdoor-design/lan... Different varieties but all are invasive because underground roots spread and you only need one piece of a root to get a new plant. It is mostly a warm weather plant found in the Mediterranian. Monticello(Jefferson's home in VA) sells seeds for this plant.
Deanna Nassar
on Oct 24, 2016
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acanthus is scientific name, bear's breeches is common name
Lyn
on Oct 24, 2016
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bears breeches or also known as acanthus mollis Love them and they will spread but not badly
Dmotan
on Oct 24, 2016
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It looks similar to artichoke plant, but not sure what it is
MelRobMom
on Oct 24, 2016
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Acanthus mollis
Cow6033934
on Oct 24, 2016
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Looks like acanthus, which we've had for years and it has not spread much. Here zone (4)5, it blooms every other year.
Ros8629307
on Oct 24, 2016
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gorgeous plant and it looks awesome in an arrangement....but user beware....it will bite you!!
Patt
on Oct 24, 2016
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I HAD ONE YEARS AGO - CALLED IT THE CANDLE PLANT AS SOME FRIENDS HAD ONE - THE LEAVES DIE OFF AFTER THE FLOWERING IS FINISHED AND IT RESTARTS THE NEXT YEAR
Patti berbaum
on Oct 24, 2016
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Looks like a plant I have. The common name is bear's claw.
Severing
on Oct 24, 2016
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We call it bears britches but sure of the correct botanical name.
Ann13575139
on Oct 24, 2016
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Bear's breeches is another name for them.
Severing
on Oct 24, 2016
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These are common in Southern California and we call the plant Agapanthus
Mri7670265
on Oct 24, 2016
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Looks like a flowering fern, but could be wrong.
Charli Allison
on Oct 24, 2016
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yes, bears breeches, acanthus mollis. good plant http://www.thegardenhelper.com/acanthus.html
Gail
on Oct 24, 2016
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Bear's Breech
Leslie
on Oct 24, 2016
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Garden answers plant identification This is a free app at the App Store. Take a picture and the app will tell you the name and other information. I've used it many times and it's very useful
Linda
on Oct 24, 2016
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Send the photo to Identify This Plant.com.They are great at this!
Sophia,M.,McConnery
on Oct 24, 2016
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It is Acanthus Mollis, also known as Bear's Breeches
Ginger
on Oct 24, 2016
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Bear's Breeches
Karen
on Oct 24, 2016
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It's acanthus. Love it I have it in. My garden in Ohio it's also called bears breach or breech not sure of the spelling
Lov9385610
on Oct 24, 2016
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Foxglove
Wendy
on Oct 24, 2016
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Definitely Bear's Breeches
Christi Payne Young
on Oct 24, 2016
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First reaction was Foxglove but the leaves are different.
Lyn
on Oct 24, 2016
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Bears breeches
Jan
on Oct 24, 2016
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It is Bears Breeches...just look it up in your search engine and this is the one that comes up.
Melo
on Oct 24, 2016
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Grecian Pattern Plant or Bears Breeches
Aprile
on Oct 24, 2016
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It's Bears Breeches. I have the same plant.
Evelyn Smith
on Oct 24, 2016
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Acanthus.
Ted8022410
on Oct 24, 2016
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Bear's Breeches
Shannon Moore
on Oct 24, 2016
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Acanthus. The leaves show up in a stylized fashion in Greek architecture.
Whitehair
on Oct 24, 2016
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Acanthus
Tin13263563
on Oct 24, 2016
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in Australia called oyster plant
Bernie Parmenter
on Oct 24, 2016
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I agree a oyster plant
Lyn Hunt
on Oct 24, 2016
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Yes, it is also poisonous and Invasive A nightmare to get out of your garden and it burns - keep the 'juices' away from your eyes, wear gloves
Patricia
on Oct 24, 2016
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Acanthus also known as bears breeches. Don't know why
Susan
on Oct 24, 2016
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Acanthus
Marie
on Oct 24, 2016
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Bears breeches it is :)
Glenna
on Oct 24, 2016
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it's a weed!! pull it out or it will take over everything in your garden
Kat12358764
on Oct 24, 2016
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Bear Breeches
Sph9081678
on Oct 24, 2016
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Yes it is Acanthus also known as Bears Breeches, I never knew why perhaps someone could advise. I like it, it's quite stately and upright with interesting flowers. Definitely not a weed.
Annie Doherty
on Oct 24, 2016
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Bears breaches
Laura Schumann
on Oct 24, 2016
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Giant weed
Jfr7450055
on Oct 24, 2016
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is it a larkspur or delphiniums
Judith M. Gribbin
on Oct 24, 2016
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It is not a larkspur or delphinium, I agree it is Bear Breeches
Trudy
on Oct 24, 2016
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definitely an acanthus, I live in Victor Harbor, South Australia and my acanthus dies down in winter
Ste9907206
on Oct 24, 2016
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Is it poke salad, I had something similar growing in my backyard, it's edible but it takes a lot of cleaning, uncleaned could be toxic
Tan13537870
on Oct 24, 2016
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Definitely Bear's Breeches
Dar
on Oct 24, 2016
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I think it's a weed. I had it growing in my yard, hoping it was a flower. Sadly, not.
Susan Dunlop
on Oct 24, 2016
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Definitely Acanthus. I love Bears breeches!
Mary Adams
on Oct 24, 2016
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yup, bear's breeches
Roo12447315
on Oct 24, 2016
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Nope not poke too short
Marcia
on Oct 24, 2016
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Acanthus mollis commonly known as bear's britches
Sherry Draine Hannah
on Oct 24, 2016
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Bears breeches --We grow them in New Zealand too.
Barb kay
on Oct 25, 2016
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Definitely Acanthus Called wild rhubarb in South Africa
Jennifer
on Oct 25, 2016
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Acanthus mollis "Oyster plant" in Australia, some have leaves larger. Very hardy plant
Dianne Roger
on Oct 25, 2016
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oyster plant
Adj11366385
on Oct 25, 2016
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Foxglove?
Gail Braga-Rivenburg
on Oct 25, 2016
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Bears breach especially is the common name. It is a native wild plant in Canada. Hope it helps
Catherine
on Oct 25, 2016
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I agree with Catherine -- it is Bears Breach, I grew them in up-state New York
Sue
on Oct 25, 2016
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it is the plant that is used as the motive for Corinthian capitals in Greece and Rome. Ionic, Doric, Corinthian.
Linda Yates
on Oct 25, 2016
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Yes, Bear's breath
George Morgan
on Oct 25, 2016
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Foxglove, also called Digitalis.
Pamrwilson
on Oct 25, 2016
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It could be delphinium also known as larkspur
Roni
on Oct 25, 2016
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Bear's breeches--an acanthus.
C Crow
on Oct 25, 2016
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Larkspur,, enjoy it's beautiful plant
Rebecca Bourke
on Oct 25, 2016
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Crow is correct. It is Bear's Breeches.
Flo731004
on Oct 25, 2016
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It is bear’s breeches (Acanthus mollis).
Fra9788641
on Oct 25, 2016
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I have one of these in Ohio and had no idea what it was! thanks
Susan Labish
on Oct 25, 2016
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I have one I'm in Australia it doesn't like to much water is good in the shade, flower spike grows to about 5feet & the spines are vicious.
Mar2172918
on Oct 26, 2016
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It looks alot like a "Foxglove" on top... the blossoms that is.... the leaves tho... ????.... It Definitely is NOT a Larkspur tho !!! Larkspur looks alot like Delphinimum .... This is not Larkspur... it has open blossoms and usually purple to blue also. Google "Larkspur" and you will see. Then Google "Foxglove" and you will see what I think it may be "related" to. ???
Jas12135139
on Oct 27, 2016
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Acanthus mollis- In Italy, it is a wild plant
Carolina
on Oct 29, 2016
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Definitely Acanthus.
Nancy Nesbitt
on Oct 29, 2016
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In Australia it is known as an oyster Plant
Lorraine heaven
on Oct 30, 2016
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Acanthus in UK known as Bear's Breeches too, lovely upright habit and great in drier soils.
Annie Doherty
on Oct 30, 2016
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I still think it is an Oyster plant like the plant I have so am agree-ing with Lorraine Heaven . I had a really good look at your pic & then went staight out to my garden & checked the leaves on my plant .They are a little broader then the leaves on your's but still very similar ..I'm not sure of the scientific name
Bet10737539
on Oct 31, 2016
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It's Bears Breeches. I have the plant my self.
Evelyn Smith
on Oct 31, 2016
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Acanthus
Alicia Fisher Tucker
on Nov 02, 2016
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Yep, Bears Breeches.
Pat Shalter
on Nov 17, 2016
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