Antirrhinum | Coulterianum

The plant is named after , an Irish botanist and explorer. In the early 1830s, Coulter became one of the first European scientists to explore the Colorado Desert, where he discovered this snapdragon along with other iconic species like the Matilija poppy.

: While the stems are mostly smooth, the flower cluster at the top is often notably woolly. antirrhinum coulterianum

: It is the only Antirrhinum that forms a circle of leaves at the very base of its stem. The plant is named after , an Irish botanist and explorer

Antirrhinum coulterianum , widely known as or White snapdragon , is a striking wildflower native to the dry hills and deserts of Southern California and Baja California. It is celebrated by botanists as a "fire follower," often appearing in massive, ephemeral displays in the years immediately following a wildfire. Key Characteristics : It is the only Antirrhinum that forms