Snapdragon (Antirrhinum)
Snapdragon Genus Details
The snapdragon is grown as an annual in many gardens. It is the plant children love to play with, to see if the snout-shaped heads can really bite them. Leaves are deciduous, alternate and simple. Flowers are in the shape of a snout and they come in a variety of colors. Heights range from 12 inches to 3 feet. They do not shed much pollen. In Russia, snapdragons are grown for their seeds, which is used for cooking oil.
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Snapdragon flowers (Antirrhinum majus)
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Snapdragon flowers (Antirrhinum majus)
Snapdragon Allergy Info
This plant is primarily insect-pollinated and as such, not a common cause of pollinosis.
Snapdragon Pollen Description
No pollen description is currently available.
Species in This Genus
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Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum) is a genus of the SCROPHULARIACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
