Acanthe 



Acanthus Mollis 



NO — Acanthaceas 



Acanthus 



Ornamental herb with large, shiny, deeply dentated leaves which served as 

 model to the Corinthian architects for the decoration of capitals of columns. It 

 bears a profusion of white flowers on a lofty stem in May. 



Ail 



Allium 



N O ^ LiliaceEE 



Gaelic 



The juicy leaves and stem exhale a powerful odour of garlic 'when bruised* 

 The bulbous root is used to flavour food. 



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