description Snapdragon Overview
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) is a flowering plant in the plantain family, Plantaginaceae, native to the Mediterranean region and widely cultivated as an ornamental. Its two-lipped flowers open when pressed, giving the plant its common name, and occur in many colors. Gardeners grow snapdragons in beds, borders, containers, and cut-flower displays; depending on climate, they may be treated as annuals or short-lived perennials.
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What is a snapdragon flower?
Snapdragon is Antirrhinum majus, a flowering plant in the plantain family, Plantaginaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and widely grown as an ornamental.
Why is Antirrhinum majus called snapdragon?
Its two-lipped flowers open like a mouth when pressed from the sides. This unusual movement inspired the common name snapdragon.
What colors do snapdragons come in?
Cultivated snapdragons are available in many colors, including pink, red, yellow, white, and purple. They are commonly grown for upright flower spikes.
Is snapdragon a perennial or an annual?
Snapdragon can behave as a short-lived perennial in mild climates, but gardeners often grow it as an annual. Cold winters commonly determine whether plants return the following year.
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