Snapdragon Skull Flowers The 'Terrible'

in #flower7 years ago (edited)

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Antirinum (Antirrhinum) commonly known as snapdragon has been known as a garden plant for many years. This flower is also known as a dragon flower, due to the shape of the flower that resembles a dragon's head.
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When pressed to the side, the dragon will open and close its mouth. If the flower is dead, it will leave the seed bag, something more horrible will be seen. The dragon, will turn into a skull.

Snapdragon Flower Related Myths
Ancient people used snapdragon on things related to supernatural powers. They think the snapdragon can be used as a shield for cheating, curse, even magic if planted in the yard. Another myth says planting a snapdragon can make the body youthful and give beauty to women who consume it.

It is said, bringing a snapdragon will make someone look friendly and amazing. Perhaps this is why the snapdragon is symbolized by 'deception' and 'assumption' in Victorian

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Snapdragon is now widely used as an ornamental plant because it looks not less beautiful than other ornamental flowers such as roses and orchids.

That's a glimpse of the 'creepy' snapdragon skulls.

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