Mediterranean Snapdragon Stock Photography

Antirrhinum majus common snapdragon; often - especially in horticulture - simply `snapdragon` is a species of flowering plant belonging to the genus Antirrhinum. The plant was placed in the Plantaginaceae family following a revision of its prior classical family, Scrophulariaceae.[2][3]The common 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. It is widely used as an ornamental plant in borders and as a cut flower. It is usually cultivated once a year. The species has been in culture since the 15th century