05)+Snapdragon

=Snapdragon=

//Antirrhinum Majus// Scrophulariaceae

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 * [[image:IMG_8955.JPG width="180" height="240" align="left" caption="Snapdragon"]] || [[image:photo.jpg caption="Leaves"]] ||
 * [[image:IMG_8957.JPG align="left" caption="Sepals"]] || [[image:IMG_8956.JPG align="left" caption="Sexual parts"]] ||

Classification:
Angiosperm, Dicot Diecious

Family characteristics:
Snapdragons are Angiosperm which means they flower. Their flowers come in many colors such as pinks, oranges, reds, and yellows. Flowers include two petals, five sepals, and four stamen. The leaves of the Snapdragons are alternate leaves.

Size:
Snapdragons are available in different sizes such as dwarf which grow 6-8 inches, medium grow 15-30 inches, and tall grow up to 30-48 inches

Identifying features:
Snapdragon flowers are best known for their "snappable flowers" that are very showy with their colors and petal design, these types of petals are called papilionaceous. The shape of the petals are described as dragon-like because they open up like a mouth. At the opening of the petals there are yellow patches which act as pollen attractors.

Location/Habitat:
Snapdragons much be planted in rich, well drained soil. Snapdragons hardiness zones vary from 9-11.

Water/Sun Requirements:
Must grow in full sun, fertilized monthly, and watered moderately.

Reproduction:
Snapdragons are annuals, which means that they bloom only once a year.

Special Adaptations:
Seed is poisonous if ingested

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