Plant of snapdragon growing in an old wall in Rijeka, Croatia.

Plant of snapdragon growing in an old wall in Rijeka, Croatia.

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The common name "snapdragon", originates from the flowers' reaction to having their throats squeezed, which causes the "mouth" of the flower to snap open like a dragon's mouth.

Location: Rijeka, Croazia