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| Botanical Name: |
Antirrhinum majus
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| Sounds like: |
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| Common Name: |
Snapdragon
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| Family Name: |
SCROPHULARIACEAE
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| Genus: |
Antirrhinum
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| species |
majus
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| Name Derivation |
G: Gk. Anti- like, rhinos-snout; S: Lat. bigger, larger
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| Growth Habit: |
Annual
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| Dimensions: |
Straggling to 2 m
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| Flower: |
Sac shaped, two lipped and appear on showy, erect spikes. Many colours, except true blue. Spicy perfume.
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| Climate: |
Susceptible to rust.
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| Fruit: |
Capsule
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| Propagation: |
Seed.
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| Horticulture Use: |
Borders, mass plantings display, container planting, cut flowers, rock gardens.
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| Culture & Maintenance: |
Seedlings planted; tall 40cm apart, med. 30cm, dwarf 20cm. Wind sheltered, well drained position. Pinch to aid branching. Avoid water logged conditions.
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| Foliage: |
Entire lanceolate shape, short petiole, dark green.
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