Antirrhinum australe
Scientific description
Scientific name: Antirrhinum australe
Common name: Dog Flower
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Streptophytes
Order: Equisetopsida
Class subdivision: Magnoliidae
Order: Lamiaceae
Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Antirrhinium
Species: Antirrhinum austral
Origin:
Originates from the Mediterranean countries. Cultivated in many gardens worldwide since the 17th century.
Description:
Height ranges from 20 to 120 cm depending on variety and growing conditions. Dwarf varieties: 20–40 cm, medium: 40–60 cm, tall: 60–120 cm. Rich vegetation when regularly irrigated. Leaves lanceolate, oblong ~7 cm, opposite. Flowers arranged on long inflorescences, bloom from bottom up. Single and multi-colored varieties; some aromatic.
Propagation:
Propagated by seed. Spring ornamental: sow in autumn; summer ornamental: sow in spring. Germinates in 10–15 days at 20–25°C. Planting distances 15–40 cm. Can also propagate from seed fallen in previous season.
Ecology:
Cultivated throughout Greece without problems, long flowering period. Perennial but cultivated as annual.
Usage:
Antirrhinum australe is a highly important ornamental plant with commercial value and demand.
Επιστημονική ονομασία: Antirrhinum australe
Κοινή ονομασία: Σκυλάκι
Βασίλειο: Plantae
Διαίρεσις: Στρεπτόφυτα
Τάξη: Equisetopsida
Υποδιαίρεση τάξεως: Magnoliidae
Σειρά: Λαμιάλες
Οικογένεια: Plantaginaceae
Γένος: Αντιρρίνιο
Είδος: Antirrhinum australe
Καταγωγή:
Κατάγεται από τις χώρες της Μεσογείου. Καλλιεργείται σε πολλούς κήπους από τον 17ο αιώνα.
Περιγραφή:
Το ύψος κυμαίνεται από 20 έως 120 cm ανάλογα με την ποικιλία και τις συνθήκες. Νάνοι: 20–40 cm, μεσαίου ύψους: 40–60 cm, ψηλοί: 60–120 cm. Πλούσια βλάστηση με τακτική άρδευση. Φύλλα λογχοειδή, επιμήκη ~7 cm, αντίθετα. Άνθη σε μακριές ταξιανθίες, ανθίζουν από κάτω προς τα πάνω. Μονόχρωμες και πολύχρωμες ποικιλίες, κάποιες αρωματικές.
Πολλαπλασιασμός:
Με σπόρο. Για ανοιξιάτικο φυτό σπέρνεται φθινόπωρο, για καλοκαιρινό σπέρνεται άνοιξη. Βλαστάνει σε 10–15 μέρες στους 20–25°C. Αποστάσεις φύτευσης 15–40 cm. Μπορεί να πολλαπλασιαστεί και από σπόρο προηγούμενης σεζόν.
Οικολογία:
Καλλιεργείται σε όλη την Ελλάδα χωρίς προβλήματα. Μεγάλη περίοδος ανθοφορίας. Πολυετές αλλά καλλιεργείται ως ετήσιο.
Χρήση:
Σημαντικό καλλωπιστικό φυτό με μεγάλη εμπορική αξία.
Nom scientifique : Antirrhinum australe
Nom commun : Dog Flower
Règne : Plantae
Division : Streptophytes
Ordre : Equisetopsida
Subdivision des classes : Magnoliidae
Ordre : Lamiaceae
Famille : Plantaginaceae
Genre : Antirrhinium
Espèce : Antirrhinum austral
Origine :
Originaire des pays méditerranéens. Cultivée dans de nombreux jardins depuis le XVIIe siècle.
Description :
Hauteur 20–120 cm selon variété et conditions. Naines: 20–40 cm, moyennes: 40–60 cm, grandes: 60–120 cm. Végétation riche si irriguée régulièrement. Feuilles lancéolées, oblongues ~7 cm, opposées. Fleurs sur longues inflorescences, floraison du bas vers le haut. Variétés unicolores et multicolores, certaines aromatiques.
Propagation :
Par graines. Plante de printemps: semer en automne; plante d'été: semer au printemps. Germination 10–15 jours à 20–25°C. Espacement 15–40 cm. Peut aussi se propager à partir des graines tombées la saison précédente.
Écologie :
Cultivée partout en Grèce sans problème. Longue période de floraison. Plante vivace, cultivée comme annuelle.
Utilisation :
Plante ornementale importante avec valeur commerciale élevée.
Denumire științifică: Antirrhinum australe
Denumire comună: Gura-leului
Regn: Plantae
Diviziune: Streptophytes
Ordin: Equisetopsida
Subdiviziune de clasă: Magnoliidae
Ordin: Lamiaceae
Familie: Plantaginaceae
Gen: Antirrhinium
Specie: Antirrhinum austral
Origine:
Originară din țările mediteraneene. Cultivată în multe grădini din secolul XVII.
Descriere:
Înălțime 20–120 cm în funcție de soi și condiții. Pitice: 20–40 cm, medii: 40–60 cm, înalte: 60–120 cm. Vegetație bogată cu irigare regulată. Frunze lanceolate, oblonge ~7 cm, opuse. Florile pe inflorescențe lungi, înfloresc de jos în sus. Soiuri unicolore și multicolore, unele aromatice.
Înmulțire:
Prin semințe. Plantă de primăvară: semănată toamna; plantă de vară: semănată primăvara. Germinează în 10–15 zile la 20–25°C. Distanțe de plantare 15–40 cm. Se poate multiplica și din semințele căzute anterior.
Ecologie:
Se cultivă în toată Grecia fără probleme. Perioadă lungă de înflorire. Perenă, dar cultivată ca anuală.
Utilizare:
Plantă ornamentală importantă, cu valoare comercială ridicată.
Creative writing inspired by Antirrhinum australe
Antirrhinum australe — Snapdragon
Long ago, there was a young knight named Lysander and a beautiful girl, Myrto, who was known for her love of animals. The two were inseparable and spent their days wandering the hills with their faithful dog, Argos. Argos was always by their side, protecting them and watching over them with affection.
One day, Lysander had to leave on a distant mission, and he promised Myrto he would return soon. Weeks passed, but Lysander did not return, and Myrto began to lose hope. Argos, unable to bear her sadness, decided to sit on their favorite hill, where the three used to spend time, waiting there for his master.
Days later, Myrto climbed the hill and found her dog still and unmoving, as if he had become part of the earth. In his place, a small plant had sprouted with flowers resembling a dog’s mouth, as if it were still trying to speak or bark. Myrto realized that Argos had become immortal through this plant, which would forever remain a symbol of faith and love.
This plant, named snapdragon, became a symbol of loyalty and devotion, and people began planting it to honor the strength of bonds that never break, even in death.
