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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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Annuals to plant: bachelor buttons, begonias, calendula, celosia, cosmos, larkspur, marigold, nasturtium, pansies, petunias, primrose, snapdragons, statice, stock, sunflowers, sweet pea and zinnias
A healthy plant that suddenly wilts and dies may be a victim of verticillium or fusarium wilt.
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Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
The two-lipped flowers resemble snapdragons and are self-cleaning, providing months of blooms with little work.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
In spring, view blooms like the layered ranunculus or cheery poppies, or stop by in the fall to find sunflowers, zinnias, and snapdragons in full bloom.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025
Growing Tiny Seeds Very small seeds, like poppies or snapdragons—are challenging to handle.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
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Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
The two-lipped flowers resemble snapdragons and are self-cleaning, providing months of blooms with little work.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
In spring, view blooms like the layered ranunculus or cheery poppies, or stop by in the fall to find sunflowers, zinnias, and snapdragons in full bloom.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025
Growing Tiny Seeds Very small seeds, like poppies or snapdragons—are challenging to handle.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Snapdragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snapdragon. Accessed 1 May. 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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