Famous Acanthus Plant as Ornament in Architecture

Did you ever see in nature real Acanthus plant, so widely used in ancient architecture ?

Next time when you will see it on decorated building facade, you will know it looks like and what you are looking on.

These huge leaves are very good food preservatives, you never know when it could be useful to know !

These are my photos taken in early spring in French Riviera, France. They will bloom soon I will keep you updated:)