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Antirrhinum majus
  • Snapdragon

a perennial member of the Antirrhinum genus in the family Scrophulariaceae.

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Niche
  • Unknown
    Unknown
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Functions
  • None
    None
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Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • light shade
    Light shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid,neutral,alkaline
    Acid to Alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Heavy clay
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 7
    Zone 7
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Antirrhinum majus has 0 edible uses listed
Antirrhinum majus has 0 material uses listed
Antirrhinum majus has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Edible uses

Notes

An oil that is little inferior to olive oil is said to be obtained from the seeds[1]. The report also says that the plant has been cultivated in Russia for this purpose[1]. The seeds are very small and I wonder about the authenticity of this report[K].

Unknown part

Oil

Material uses

A green dye is obtained from the flowers, it does not require a mordant[2]. Dark green and gold can also be obtained if a mordant is used[2].

Unknown part

Dye

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

The leaves and flowers are antiphlogistic, bitter, resolvent and stimulant[3][4]. They have been employed in poultices on tumours and ulcers[1]. It is effective in the treatment of all kinds of inflammation and is also used on haemorrhoids[3]. The plant is harvested in the summer when in flower and is dried for later use[3].

Unknown part

Antiphlogistic
Bitter
Resolvent
Stimulant

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - surface sow March in a greenhouse. The seed usually germinates in 10 - 21 days at 18°c[5]. Cool nights assist germination[5]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

The seed can also be sown in situ in July/August and will produce larger and more floriferous plants the following summer.

Cuttings of half-ripe wood in September in a cold frame[6].

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Cultivation

Prefers a light well drained loam and a sunny position[7][6]. Plants are tolerant of clay and lime soils, and also grow well on old walls[6].

Plants are often grown as an annual since they usually degenerate in their second year[7]. They often self sow when well-sited[K].

There are many named forms, selected for their ornamental value[6].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Antirrhinum majus. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Antirrhinum majus.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

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Taxonomy
Binomial name
Antirrhinum majus
Genus
Antirrhinum
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
[1]
Medicinal uses
[3][4][1]
Material uses & Functions
[2]
Botanic
[8][6]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
7
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
light shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy, heavy clay
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
    Ecosystems
    Native Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Adapted Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Native Geographical Range
    None listed.
    Native Environment
    None listed.
    Ecosystem Niche
    None listed.
    Root Zone Tendancy
    None listed.
    Life
    Deciduous or Evergreen
    ?
    Herbaceous or Woody
    ?
    Life Cycle
    perennial
    Growth Rate
    ?
    Mature Size
    1 x 0.2 meters
    Fertility
    self fertile
    Pollinators
    Bees, Self
    Flower Colour
    ?
    Flower Type
    hermaphrodite

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    References

    1. ? 1.01.11.21.31.4 Grieve. A Modern Herbal. Penguin ISBN 0-14-046-440-9 (1984-00-00)
    2. ? 2.02.12.2 Grae. I. Nature's Colors - Dyes from Plants. MacMillan Publishing Co. New York. ISBN 0-02-544950-8 (1974-00-00)
    3. ? 3.03.13.23.3 Chiej. R. Encyclopaedia of Medicinal Plants. MacDonald ISBN 0-356-10541-5 (1984-00-00)
    4. ? 4.04.1 Johnson. C. P. The Useful Plants of Great Britain. ()
    5. ? 5.05.1 Rice. G. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 2. Thompson and Morgan. (1988-00-00)
    6. ? 6.06.16.26.36.4 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
    7. ? 7.07.1 F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
    8. ? Polunin. O. Flowers of Europe - A Field Guide. Oxford University Press ISBN 0192176218 (1969-00-00)

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