Common snapdragon #115419



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 Merion's Greenhouse.

Aug 27, 2013, 8:37:02 PM
Finally full grown.

Aug 22, 2013, 2:37:02 PM
It began to sprout.

Aug 18, 2013, 3:22:39 AM
Taken by Merion.