Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
grosii
ID:
539938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Font Quer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bol. Real Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 25: 268 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539270

Common Names

  • Gros's Snapdragon
  • Gros's Antirrhinum
  • Gros's Dragon Flower

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Description

Antirrhinum grosii (also called Grosii Snapdragon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry meadows, rocky slopes and scrublands. It has lanceolate leaves and white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Antirrhinum grosii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Antirrhinum grosii are yellow, tubular and have five lobes. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antirrhinum grosii is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is also tolerant of salt spray and can be grown in coastal areas.

Where to Find Antirrhinum grosii

Antirrhinum grosii can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Antirrhinum grosii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antirrhinum grosii?

Antirrhinum grosii

What is the common name of Antirrhinum grosii?

Grosii Snapdragon

What type of plant is Antirrhinum grosii?

Annual flowering plant

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Pius Font i Quer (1888-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Font Quer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799122-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].