Acanthus ilicifolius, commonly known as holly-leaved acanthus, sea holly, and holy mangrove, is a species of shrubs or herbs, of the plant family Acanthaceae, native to Australia, Australasia, and Southeast Asia.

[2] The plant grows as a shrub, up to 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) tall.

[citation needed] The species is widespread Southeast Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, the Philippines and northern Australia.

[1] Media related to Acanthus ilicifolius at Wikimedia Commons

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