Common snapdragon #116073



Common snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus

Parents
There are no known parents.

The snapdragon is a famous gardening plant which is native to the Mediterranean region. In the laboratory it is a model organism. The name snapdragon, originates from the flowers' reaction to having their throats squeezed, which causes the "mouth" of the flower to snap open like a dragon's mouth.

Current Location
This plant is in Floralia's Atrium.

Aug 12, 2013, 2:37:02 PM
Finally full grown.

Aug 8, 2013, 4:37:07 PM
It began to sprout.

Aug 4, 2013, 5:35:28 PM
Taken by Floralia.