Snapdragon, also known as Antirrhinum, is indeed one of the most well-known genera of perennial herbaceous plants belonging to the Plantaginaceae family (previously classified in the Scrophulariaceae and Veronicaceae families). The genus contains about 50 species, including climbers, and is distributed in warm regions of the Earth.
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More about Snapdragon:
Scientific name: Antirrhinum.
Family: Plantaginaceae.
Origin of the name: The name "antirrhinum" comes from the Greek words "anti" (similar) and "rhinos" (nose), reflecting the shape of the flower.
Popularity: Snapdragon is a popular ornamental plant, often grown as an annual. Appearance: Plants have straight, branched stems, leaves can be opposite or alternate, and flowers are large, irregularly shaped, two-lipped, simple or double, collected in racemose inflorescences.
Common species: The most famous species is Antirrhinum majus, which is often called simply "snapdragon" or "large snapdragon".
Growing conditions: Snapdragon prefers sunny places, but can also grow in partial shade, grows well on fertilized, moist soils.
Care: Regular watering and fertilizing promote more abundant flowering. Removing faded inflorescences prolongs the flowering period.
Reproduction: Propagated by seeds and cuttings.
Diversity: Snapdragon is represented by many varieties, differing in height, shape and color of flowers. In conclusion, snapdragon is a beautiful and unpretentious plant that can be found both in gardens and at home.
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