Antirrhinum majus L. varieties
Probably varieties of Antirrhinum majus L., which see, rather than the Antirrhinum hybridum of Linnaeus, the current name of which is Kickxia spuria (L.) Dumort. The latter is a weedy perennial from Britain.
Horticultural & Botanical History
No data.
History at Camden Park
On 12th April 1846 Macarthur placed an order for Antirrhinum hybridum in 20 shades of colour, mixed, with Warner & Warner, Seedsmen and Florists, Cornhill. [MP A2933-1, p.131]. On 8th April, 1846 he placed an order for Antirrhinum splendid mixed and for the new spotted Antirrhinum with Hurst and McMullen, Seedsmen and Florists of London. [MP A2933-1, p.132]. It therefore seems likely that Antirrhinum hybridum represents the new garden hybrids just entering the market at this time.
Notes
Antirrhinum hybridum Benth. is a form of Antirrhinum majus L., properly called Antirrhinum majus L. var. hybridum Benth.
Published Sep 24, 2009 - 11:55 AM | Last updated Feb 18, 2010 - 05:05 PM
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | North-east Spain, Portugal, but this variety of garden origin |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Snapdragon |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Antirrhinum hybridum |
| Confidence level | medium |