Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus

Family: Scrophulariaceae

What it is like

An annual plant. It grows 1 m high and spreads 50 cm wide. The stem can be erect or lie over. The leaves are green, soft and sword shaped. The flowers can be red, orange, yellow or white. The are tube shaped and have 2 lips.

Where it is found

It grows in temperate and tropical places. It is best in well-drained soil. It needs an open sunny position. It is resistant to drought and frost. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Britain, Central Asia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Easter Island, Europe (country/location of origin), France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Ireland, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lebanon, Mediterranean, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, North America, Northeastern India, Palestine, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, SE Asia, Slovenia, South America, Spain (country/location of origin), Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tasmania, Trinidad-Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Türkiye, Uruguay, USA, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands, West Indies

How it is used for food

The flowers are eaten more as a garnish than food.

Edible parts

Flowers, seeds - oil

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Veliki odolin, Zajčki

Synonyms

Antirrhinum majus var. typicum Beg.; Orontium majus (L.) Pers.; Termontis racemosa Raf.;