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0Antirrhinum majus L.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Plantaginaceae · Genus: Antirrhinum1
- Native distribution
- North America, France, Spain, Manizales | Pastouncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
22 synonyms
- Antirrhimum majus L.
- Antirrhinum grandiflorum Stokes
- Antirrhinum hendersonii Hend.
- Antirrhinum hispanorum Bordère
- Antirrhinum hispanorum Bordère ex Rothm.
- Antirrhinum latifolium pseudomajus Rouy
- Antirrhinum latifolium purpurascens Benth.
- Antirrhinum litigiosum Pau ex Sennen
- Antirrhinum majus hendersonii (Hend.) J.Harrison
- Antirrhinum majus latifolium (Hoffmanns. & Link) Brot.
- Antirrhinum majus latifolium Börner
- Antirrhinum majus longipedunculatum Regel
- Antirrhinum majus peloria Migout
- Antirrhinum majus pseudomajus (Rouy) Rothm.
- Antirrhinum majus pseudomajus (Rouy) Rouy
- Antirrhinum majus ramosissimum Willk. ex Lange
- Antirrhinum majus typicum Bég.
- Antirrhinum murale Salisb.
- Antirrhinum vulgare Bubani
- Orontium majus (L.) Pers.
- Orontium majus album
- Termontis racemosa Raf.
Antirrhinum majus, the common snapdragon, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the genus Antirrhinum. The plant was placed in the family Plantaginaceae following a revision of its prior classical family, Scrophulariaceae.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Antirrhinum majus · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Plantas de ocho Biodiverc) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q156843 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Antirrhinum majus from Thasos.JPG · CC BY 2.5
- Wikipedia (hu) – Kerti oroszlánszáj · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Großes Löwenmaul · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Antirrhinum majus · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-5 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Antirrhinum tip: Pinch out the tips of young plants for bushier growth and more flower spikes.
Antirrhinum majus – what to know
Antirrhinum majus – family: Plantaginaceae, genus: Antirrhinum. Native range: North America, France, Spain, Manizales | Pasto. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -5 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Antirrhinum species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Antirrhinum majus?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Antirrhinum majus need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Antirrhinum majus get?
Frost-hardy to about -5 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Antirrhinum majus toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Antirrhinum majus flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Antirrhinum: Typical flowering time: June, July, August, September, October.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Data sources: GBIF.org – Antirrhinum majus (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q156843 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Antirrhinum majus from Thasos.JPG (CC BY 2.5) · Wikipedia – Kerti oroszlánszáj (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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