, commonly known as the snapdragon, is a popular herbaceous plant celebrated for its unique, "mask-like" flowers that resemble a dragon's head when pinched. Native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa , it is a member of the Plantaginaceae family. Beyond its aesthetic value in cottage gardens and floral arrangements, A. majus serves as a critical model organism in plant genetics for studying flower development and symmetry. Quick Facts Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) for the Farmer Florist