Garden snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus)

The garden snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) is a flowering plant often grown as an annual or biennial for ornamental purposes. Its unique flowers, which open like a dragon’s mouth when squeezed, give it its common name. The plant’s rapid growth and straightforward pollination process have made it a valuable subject for genetic research, establishing it as a model organism in plant genetics studies.