Angelonia angustifolia


Angelonia angustifolia, the summer snapdragon, is a species of perennial plant in the family Plantaginaceae.

Description

Angelonia angustifolia has flowers that are either pink, blue, white, or purple. The flowers are reminiscent of snapdragons, although they are of a different genus. The flowers protrude off a center stem and has spear shaped serrated leaves.

Range

Angelonia angustifolia is native to Mexico and the West Indies, but has been introduced notably in America, India, and Southeast Asia.

Habitat

Summer snapdragons grow in moist soil and in full sun. It can survive in arid to semi-arid regions.