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"The name given by the Greeks and Romans to the plants sometimes called Brancursine, of which it is also the botanical generic name. A. mollis and A. spinosa, natives of the south of Europe, are the species best known. The twining habit of the plants, their large white flowers, and, above all, the beautiful form of their dark and shining leaves, have led to their artistical application, especially in the capitals of Corinthian columns." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Acanthus

"The name given by the Greeks and Romans to the plants sometimes called Brancursine, of which it is…

"So called from their resemblance to a ram's horn."-Whitney, 1902

Ammonite

"So called from their resemblance to a ram's horn."-Whitney, 1902

"The <em>Chiton spinosus</em> is bordered by long, black, aculeted spines; found in the South Seas; length three inches." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Chiton spinosus

"The Chiton spinosus is bordered by long, black, aculeted spines; found in the South Seas;…

The Leaf of Akanthos Spinosus has pointed lobes terminating in spines and narrow leaves.

Leaf of Akanthos Mollis

The Leaf of Akanthos Spinosus has pointed lobes terminating in spines and narrow leaves.