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Tuesday, 1 March 2016

Linearleaf snapdragon, Weasel's snout, Lesser snapdragon or Calf's snout - Misopates orontium (L.) Raf. - Cyprus


Misopates orontium is a herbaceous annual plant of the family Plantaginaceae. It is a native of disturbed ground in Europe. It is also naturalised as a weed in other parts of the world such as North America. The pink flowers resemble a miniature Snapdragon and are followed by a hairy green fruit which is said to resemble a weasel's snout.

Common names include linearleaf snapdragon, weasel's snout, lesser snapdragon or calf's snout.
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Photos Geri 13/3/2015 by George Konstantinou

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