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Lesser Snapdragon (Άγριο σκυλάκι)

Misopates orontium

Description:

Lesser-snapdragon (Misopates orontium) is a herbaceous annual plant which is native to Europe and introduced in North America. It's a short, attractive annual wildflower, with narrow, dark green and shiny leaves. The pink flowers resemble a miniature Snapdragon and are followed by a hairy green fruit which is said to resemble a weasel's snout. Spotted and photographed in Alykes beach, Volos city, Greece.

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Βόλος, Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Θεσσαλίας - Στερεάς Ελλάδας, Greece

Spotted on Apr 17, 2016
Submitted on Apr 17, 2016

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