A fabulous plant is the acanthus – deeply-rooted in the history of architecture and the allied arts – steeped in the century-old legends of several nations – cherished by the ancient Greeks – cultivated by connoisseurs of plants in the modern world. For more than two thousand years the finely-chiseled features of the foliage of this ancient plant have inspired sculptors, painters, workers in metal and skilled craftsmen in creating works of art.
Who was first impelled to adopt this curious, leaf pattern in the formation of the flamboyant knew and loved plants – someone who felt that it was a worthy adorn judgment is best attested by the fact that the majestic acanthus still remains an inspiration to artist and architects in this mad, modern, work-a-day world. Truly here is a plant that links the past with the present. It is symbolic of an era – a way of life – that has passed into the dim recesses of eternity. And yet, the very sight of it growing and blooming today makes us conscious that the enjoyment of the beauty of the plant world is eternal.
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