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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| Snapdragon Plant. |
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.
