Antirrhinum — Coulterianum

The plant is named after , an Irish botanist and explorer. In the early 1830s, Coulter became one of the first European scientists to explore the Colorado Desert, where he discovered this snapdragon along with other iconic species like the Matilija poppy.

💡 : While it is beautiful in the wild, it is rarely used in home gardens because it requires "weed-free" soil and has a specialized life cycle that makes it difficult to maintain year-over-year without specific fire-like conditions. antirrhinum coulterianum

: The plant produces weak, erect stems (up to 1.5 metres tall) that often use twining branchlets to "cling" to surrounding vegetation for support. The plant is named after , an Irish botanist and explorer

If you'd like to or need help finding local nurseries that carry native species, let me know! : The plant produces weak, erect stems (up to 1