Snapdragon Flower History. The common snapdragon Antirrhinum majus is a popular garden plant and is used in the floral industry. Many horticultural varieties exist.
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A snapdragon makes a great addition to a bouquet garden or even hairdo. Snapdragons have the scientific name Antirrhinum and the most well known species is Antirrhinum majus which is commonly grown in gardens. Many horticultural varieties exist.
About the Snapdragon Native to the Mediterranean region and North America snapdragons are the colorful blooms from the Antirrhinum genus of the Plantaginacea family.
Originally found growing wild in the Mediterranean region the ancient Greeks and Romans believed that snapdragons would protect them from witchcraft. The snapdragon has been a popular ornamental flower for centuries and it has a rich history in folklore. Many horticultural varieties exist. Snapdragon genus Antirrhinum genus of about 20 species of herbaceous plants in the family Plantaginaceae native to western North America and the western Mediterranean region.