Antirrhinum Coulterianum (SECURE)

💡 : While it is beautiful in the wild, it is rarely used in home gardens because it requires "weed-free" soil and has a specialized life cycle that makes it difficult to maintain year-over-year without specific fire-like conditions.

This plant is a specialist in . Its seeds can lie dormant in the soil for years, waiting for the chemical cues of a fire to germinate. antirrhinum coulterianum

: Its flowers are typically white, but frequently show delicate tints of lavender or pink when they first open. Fire-Driven Life Cycle 💡 : While it is beautiful in the

: The plant produces weak, erect stems (up to 1.5 metres tall) that often use twining branchlets to "cling" to surrounding vegetation for support. : Its flowers are typically white, but frequently

: Its blossoms are specifically designed for large bees, like bumblebees, which are strong enough to force open the "lips" of the flower to reach the nectar inside. Discovery and Naming