Coulterianum: Antirrhinum

Unlike common garden snapdragons, this species has adapted specifically to the rugged West Coast landscape.

This plant is a specialist in . Its seeds can lie dormant in the soil for years, waiting for the chemical cues of a fire to germinate. antirrhinum coulterianum

Antirrhinum coulterianum , widely known as or White snapdragon , is a striking wildflower native to the dry hills and deserts of Southern California and Baja California. It is celebrated by botanists as a "fire follower," often appearing in massive, ephemeral displays in the years immediately following a wildfire. Key Characteristics Unlike common garden snapdragons, this species has adapted

: The plant produces weak, erect stems (up to 1.5 metres tall) that often use twining branchlets to "cling" to surrounding vegetation for support. Antirrhinum coulterianum , widely known as or White

: It is the only Antirrhinum that forms a circle of leaves at the very base of its stem.