Acanthus

Dusty architectural carving of a Mediterranean leaf, worn smooth.

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Acanthus is a cool grey, close to blue.

It can be described as cool, muted, greyish and dusty.

Set in black, because black reads best on it.

Acanthus

Acanthus (plant)

Acanthus is a genus of about 30 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, native to tropical and warm temperate regions, with the highest species diversity in the Mediterranean Basin and Asia. This flowering plant is nectar-producing and depends on butterflies, such as Anartia fatima, and other nectar-feeding organisms to distribute its pollen. Common names include acanthus and bear's breeches. The genus name derives from Ancient Greek ἄκανθος for Acanthus mollis, a plant that was commonly imitated in Corinthian capitals.

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Acanthus (ornament)

The acanthus is one of the most common plant forms used to make foliage ornament and decoration in the architectural tradition emanating from Greece and Rome.

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Acanthus

Proper noun

A taxonomic genus within the family Acanthaceae – prickly herbs that grow in the Mediterranean; the acanthuses.

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Acanthus

Acanthus (plant)

Acanthus (ornament)

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Its complements.

As a ramp.