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               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit

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Facts About this Plant:

Synonyms: Sairocarpus nuttallinanus
Lifespan: Annual
Zones: N/A
Type: Forb
Bloom Time: March - August
Status: Native
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Antirrhinum nuttallianum, or Violet Snapdragon, is native to California. It is an annual, or short-lived perennial, that grows on bluffs, rocky slopes, grassy slopes and canyons. It blooms from early spring to mid summer, or later in colder climates where grown as an annual; it has purple flowers.

This plant looks similar to some other members of the genus. More information will be posted at a later time about differentiating other species.

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