Antirrhinum sp.
Snapdragon, Snapdragon
Family: Plantaginaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Antirrhinum sp. (Snapdragon) is a non-native California perennial in the Plantaginaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Linaria: Antirrhinum has a bulging sac at flower base; Linaria has a long backward-pointing spur.; vs Sairocarpus: Antirrhinum has hairy plants with twining flower stalks; Sairocarpus is glabrous with straight stalks.; vs Penstemon: Antirrhinum has closed snapdragon mouth with 4 stamens; Penstemon has open throat with 5 stamens (one sterile).; vs Salvia: Antirrhinum has 4 stamens hidden inside; Salvia has 2 stamens arching out of hooded upper lip.; vs Rosa: Antirrhinum has tubular two-lipped flowers; Rosa has flat open flowers with 5 separate petals and thorny stems.
Frequently asked questions
Is Antirrhinum sp. native to California?
No. Antirrhinum sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Antirrhinum sp. belong to?
Antirrhinum sp. is in the Plantaginaceae family, genus Antirrhinum.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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