Antirrhinum multiflorum facts for kids
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Antirrhinum glandulosum |
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The Sierra snapdragon (Antirrhinum multiflorum) is a beautiful wild flower. It's a type of snapdragon found in the Americas. Sometimes, it's also called Sairocarpus multiflorus.
Where Does the Sierra Snapdragon Grow?
This special snapdragon only grows in California, USA. You can find it in a few specific places:
- The central California Coast Ranges
- The Transverse Ranges
- Some parts of the Sierra Nevada foothills
It likes to grow on the lower slopes of mountains. You might also see it pop up in areas that have been disturbed or where there was a recent fire.
What Does the Sierra Snapdragon Look Like?
The Sierra snapdragon is a plant that can live for one year (annual) or many years (perennial). It has a stem that stands up straight and is often a bit woody at the bottom. Unlike some other snapdragons, it doesn't climb or cling to things.
Leaves and Flowers
Its leaves are small and pointed. They grow one after another along the tall stem. At the very top of the stem, you'll find many pretty pink or red snapdragon flowers. These flowers are usually between one and two centimeters long. They grow in a cluster called a raceme.
