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snapdragon
noun
snap·drag·on
ˈsnap-ˌdra-gən 
: any of a genus (Antirrhinum of the family Plantaginaceae, the plantain family) of herbs having showy bilabiate flowers
especially
: a widely cultivated one (A. majus) of Mediterranean origin having usually pink, red, yellow, or white flowers
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The hooded, snapdragon-like flowers of this native wildflower bloom from late summer into fall and resemble turtle heads.
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Though technically a perennial, snapdragon is treated as an annual bedding plant, with gardeners in zones 8 to 11 commonly planting it for winter color.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Most successful chaos gardens rely on sun-loving annuals that grow quickly and bloom prolifically, like zinnias, cosmos, marigolds, snapdragons and sunflowers.
—Deryn Davidson, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2025
Our petunias and snapdragons have rapidly declined.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2025
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Though technically a perennial, snapdragon is treated as an annual bedding plant, with gardeners in zones 8 to 11 commonly planting it for winter color.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Most successful chaos gardens rely on sun-loving annuals that grow quickly and bloom prolifically, like zinnias, cosmos, marigolds, snapdragons and sunflowers.
—Deryn Davidson, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2025
Our petunias and snapdragons have rapidly declined.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2025
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“Snapdragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snapdragon. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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snapdragon
noun
snap·drag·on
ˈsnap-ˌdrag-ən
: a widely grown herb having showy usually pink, red, white, or yellow two-lipped flowers
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