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Antirrhinum majus L.

Synonyms

Antirrhinum grandiflorum, Antirrhinum hispanorum, Antirrhinum latifolium, Antirrhinum murale, Antirrhinum vulgare

Common names

Snapdragon

Extract from Wikipedia article

Antirrhinum majus (common snapdragon; often - especially in horticulture - simply "snapdragon") is a species of flowering plant belonging to the genus Antirrhinum. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Morocco and Portugal north to southern France, and east to Turkey and Syria. The common name "snapdragon", originates from the flowers' reaction to having their throats squeezed, which causes the "mouth" of the flower to snap open like a dragon's mouth.

AI-generated Description

Antirrhinum majus, also known as snapdragon, is an annual or perennial flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. In Qatar, it is commonly grown as an ornamental plant due to its vibrant, tubular flowers that bloom in a variety of colors, including yellow, orange, red, and white. It thrives in Qatar's mild winter months, typically from November to March, and can be found in gardens, parks, and landscaping projects throughout the country. Its ability to tolerate some drought and heat makes it a suitable choice for Qatar's arid climate, although it still requires regular watering and protection from extreme temperatures.

Flowers of snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) in a park at Al Rafiei Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, February 16, 2016
Meshrif St, Doha, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

The flowers of Antirrhinum majus, commonly known as snapdragons, were observed in a park located on Al Rafiei Street in the Onaiza area of Doha, Qatar. On February 16, 2016, the plants were found to be in bloom, displaying their characteristic tall spikes of colorful flowers. The flowers were vibrant and healthy, indicating that the plant is well-suited to the local climate. The observation suggests that Antirrhinum majus can thrive in Qatar's environment, potentially making it a suitable choice for gardening and landscaping in the region. The fact that the plants were blooming in mid-February also indicates that they can tolerate the mild winter temperatures in Doha, allowing them to bloom during this time of the year. Overall, the observation highlights the adaptability of Antirrhinum majus to Qatar's climate.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Antirrhinum majus, Wikipedia article
• Antirrhinum majus from www.theplantlist.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.