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Antirrhinum multiflorum

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Plantaginaceae

Scientific name
  
Sairocarpus multiflorus

Order
  
Lamiales

Genus
  
Antirrhinum

Rank
  
Species

Antirrhinum multiflorum Antirrhinum multiflorum Multiflowered Snapdragon

Similar
  
Sairocarpus cornutus, Antirrhinum kelloggii, Antirrhinum coulterianum, Antirrhinum vexillo‑calyculatum, Antirrhinum nuttallianum

Antirrhinum multiflorum (syn. Sairocarpus multiflorus) is a species of New World snapdragon known by the common name Sierra snapdragon.

Antirrhinum multiflorum Antirrhinum multiflorum Multiflowered Snapdragon

It is endemic to California, where it is known from the central Coast Ranges, the Transverse Ranges, and one section of the Sierra Nevada foothills. It grows on lower-elevation mountain slopes and springs up in disturbed and recently burned areas. This is an annual or perennial herb producing a hairy, erect stem which often has a woody base. It does not cling or climb like some other snapdragon species. Small, pointed leaves are arranged alternately about the tall stem. The raceme inflorescence occupies the top of the stem with many pink or red snapdragon flowers between one and two centimeters long each.

Antirrhinum multiflorum Antirrhinum multiflorum Multiflowered Snapdragon
Antirrhinum multiflorum Antirrhinum multiflorum Wildflowers in Santa Barbara

Antirrhinum multiflorum Wildflowers NPS SAMO NRA Antirrhinum multiflorum detail page

Antirrhinum multiflorum Antirrhinum multiflorum Wildflowers in Santa Barbara

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Antirrhinum multiflorum Wildflowers NPS SAMO NRA Antirrhinum multiflorum detail page

Antirrhinum multiflorum Wildflowers NPS SAMO NRA Antirrhinum multiflorum detail page

References

Antirrhinum multiflorum Wikipedia