Antirrhinum Collection

Common snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) colour variation. Illustration from Erwin Baur, Einf in die experimentelle Vererbungslehre. Date: 1919

Horsleys Green Camp - about 1948
Two men standing beside a pre-war Morris motor car at the entrance to the Camp George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. N30598

Decorative botanical print with snapdragon, lobelia, valerian, veronica and Peruvian lily
5855533 Decorative botanical print with snapdragon, lobelia, valerian, veronica and Peruvian lily; (add.info.: Five ornamental plants including purple snapdragon (Antirrhinum)

Decorative botanical print with flossflower, snapdragon, cantuta, and ladies purse
5855521 Decorative botanical print with flossflower, snapdragon, cantuta, and ladies purse; (add.info.: Annual and biannuals including blue flossflower (Ageratum houstonianum)

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum), 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum), 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Pink Snapdragons, USA

Yellow flowered snapdragon, Antirrhinum linaria
5856693 Yellow flowered snapdragon, Antirrhinum linaria by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Yellow flowered snapdragon, Antirrhinum linaria)

Yellow Snapdragon

Snapdragons or Antirrhinums, from Hortus Eystettensis
3359420 Snapdragons or Antirrhinums, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand coloured engraving) by German School

Coconut, banana, sugar cane, etc
Coconut palm, Cocos nucifera 1, banana, Musa paradisiaca 2, sugar cane, Saccharum officinale 3, flag, Iris germanica 4, Poets daffodil, Narcissus poeticus 5, and fern Cymbidium echinocarpon 6

Pine tree lappet and oak eggar moths
Pine tree lappet variety, Dendrolimus pini 1, and oak eggar, Lasiocampa quercus larva, pupa, chyrsalis 2-6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph

Gamopetalous Plants (colour litho)
6004525 Gamopetalous Plants (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gamopetalous Plants)

Leafless bluebush, Kickxia spuria (Round-leaved fluellin, Antirrhinum spurium). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Yellow toad-flax, Linaria vulgaris (Antirrhinum linaria). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1799

Snapdragon variety, Antirrhinum species, ANTIRRHINO IIII. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A

Snapdragon or Antirrhinum species
Four-coloured snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus quadricolor, carnation-flowered snapdragon, A. majus caryophylloides, and heart-shaped snapdragon, A. asarina

Toadflax, Linaria vulgaris, and snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Silver-edged leaved snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus foliis argenteo-marginatus. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Toadflax, Linaria vulgaris (Antirrhinum linaria). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Yellow toad flax or snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus, Angiospermia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany

Snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus
Le Mufle de Lyon. Snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Curtis British Entomology Plate 543
Lepidoptera: Batia lunaris (Lesser Tawny Crescent) [Plant: Kickxia elatine (Antirrhinum elatine, Sharp-pointed Toadflax)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 337
Diptera: Beris geniculata (Pale-kneed Beris) [Plant: Mesopates orontium (Antirrhinum orontium, Lesser Snapdragon)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 158
Hymenoptera: Perilampus pallipes = Perilampus ruficornis (Pale-footed Pallipes) [Plant: Kickxia spuria (Antirrhinum spurium, Round-leaved Fluellin)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 64
Lepidoptera: Eupithecia linariata (Toaflax Pug) [Plant: Linaria vulgaris (Antirrhinum linaria, Common Toadflax)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 38
Hymenoptera: Hedychrum ardens = Hedychridium ardens (Red-footed Golden-fly) [Plant: Cymbalaria muralis (Antirrhinum cymbalaria, Ivy-leaved Snapdragon)] Date: 1824-39

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum sp. ), X-ray
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum sp.), X-ray

Antirrhinum majus - Snapdragon. Date: circa 1930s

Snapdragons or Antirrhinums, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Antirrhinum flore albo; II Antirrbinum flore rubro; III Antirribinum Sylvestre; wild variety, is probably Antirrhinum orontium, the calfs snout or small snapdragon

Longwood Gardens, Iceland Poppy, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA

Iceland Poppy, USA

Old bicycle with flower basket next to old outhouse garden shed. Red Wing Begonias, Zinnias, Snapdragons (Antirrhinum sp.) Marion Co. IL

Unknown plant Kalfsmuijltjens Antirrhinum Muron violet
Unknown plant, Kalfsmuijltjens / Antirrhinum. / Muron violet. (title on object), Unknown plant with white flowers resembling skulls. Numbered top right: 310. At the bottom of the Latin name

Snapdragon Antirrhinum Leeuwe Muyle Anthirrinum
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum) Leeuwe Muyle. / Anthirrinum. / Meuron. (title on object), Snapdragon. Numbered top right: 288. Top left the name in four languages, below a four line inscription in Latin

Antirrhinum Triste
Melancholy or Black-Flowered Toad-Flax Date: 1789

Crimson and yellow snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard from Herbier de la France, Paris, 1780

Yellow snapdragon, Antirrhinum vulgare.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard from Herbier de la France, Paris, 1780

Antirrhinum or snapdragon hybrids, W Robinson and Delicatum
Antirrhinum or snapdragon hybrids, W. Robinson and Delicatum.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Parts of fructification in borage 1, pea 2, 3, snapdragon 5, and sweet pea 4.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures

Longwood Gardens, Iceland Poppy, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA
Longwood Gardens, Iceland Poppy, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Usa

Poppy-Flowered Anemone, USA

Poppy-Flowered Anemone, USA
Poppy-Flowered Anemone, Usa

Picture No. 11807142
Antirrhinum Flowers, Norfolk UK Date:

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), centre. The natural source of digitalin, a powerful cardiac stimulant, valuable in the treatment of heart disease

CJ3 8463 Snap Dragon, Antirrhinum
Snap Dragon, Antirrhinum, Flowers, blooms, Exmoor June 2013

Petunias and antirrhinum flowers with palm trees in the background, at Desert Palm Springs, California, United States of America, North America

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Antirrhinum: From Horsleys Green Camp to Longwood Gardens" Step into a world of color variation with the common snapdragon, scientifically known as Antirrhinum majus. This captivating flower has been enchanting garden enthusiasts since its discovery in Horsleys Green Camp around 1948. Travel across continents and witness the mesmerizing beauty of this plant at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA. Here, alongside Iceland Poppies, you'll find a breathtaking display that will leave you in awe. Delicate pink snapdragons grace gardens across America, adding a touch of elegance and charm to any landscape. Meanwhile, their yellow counterparts - like Antirrhinum linaria - bring sunshine and joy wherever they bloom. Known for their unique shape resembling dragon jaws when squeezed gently from both sides (hence the name "snapdragon"), these flowers have captured the imagination of botanists throughout history. In fact, they were featured prominently in Hortus Eystettensis' illustrations centuries ago. But they are not just about their stunning appearance; they also play an essential role in nature's tapestry. Their nectar-rich blossoms attract important pollinators such as coconut bees, banana butterflies, sugar cane beetles - ensuring cross-pollination and biodiversity thrive. Intriguingly enough, these vibrant blooms have even caught the attention of some fascinating creatures like pine tree lappet moths and oak eggar moths who rely on them for sustenance during their life cycles. Antirrhinums belong to a group called gamopetalous plants which refers to flowers with fused petals forming tubular or bell-shaped structures. This characteristic adds another layer of intrigue to these already captivating blossoms. While exploring this diverse family of plants within the genus Antirrhinum is truly remarkable, it's worth mentioning some close relatives.