Pink Antirrhinum on White
by Terri Waters
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Pink Antirrhinum on White
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Terri Waters
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Photograph - Photograph
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A floral stem of the pink antirrhinum or Snapdragon plant on a white background.
Derived from the Greek words anti, meaning like, and rhin, meaning nose, antirrhinum, the snapdragons botanical name, is a fitting description of this snout-shaped flower. It's said that the common name for this colorful flower comes from the snap it makes when the sides of the dragon's mouth are gently squeezed. While their actual origin is unknown, it's believed that snapdragons were originally wildflowers in Spain and Italy.
Legend has it that concealing a snapdragon makes a person appear fascinating and cordial, and in the language of flowers, snapdragons are said to represent both deception (perhaps tied to the notion of concealment) and graciousness.
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June 23rd, 2014
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