금어초

 

 

학명 : Antirrhinum majus L.

분류 : 현삼과 (Scrophulariaceae)

학명 풀이:

Antirrhinum : snout-like (snout는 코, 주둥이)

majus; 큰

일어명 : キンギョソウ（金魚草）

중국어명 : 金鱼草

영어명 : Common Snapdragon, Garden Snapdragon

 

사진: 2021.04.08 도봉 창포원

 

 

 

 

 

국생지 설명

 

분포

관상용으로 재배한다.

형태

1~2년초.

크기

높이 20~80cm에 달한다.

잎

잎은 어긋나기하거나 또는 마주나기하고 엽병이 짧으며 피침형이고 양끝이 좁다.

꽃

가을에 뿌린 것은 4~5월, 봄에 뿌린 것은 5~7월에 개화하며 품종에 따라 가지각색이고 총상꽃차례는 원줄기 끝에 달리며 샘털이 있고 꽃자루가 짧다. 꽃받침은 5개로 갈라지며 꽃부리는 기부가 두툼한 입술모양이고 그 모양이 헤엄치는 금붕어같아 금어초라고 한다. 4개의 수술 중 2개가 짧다.

열매

삭과는 이그러진 달걀모양이고 밑부분이 꽃받침으로 싸여 있으며 끝에 암술대가 달려 있고 윗부분에서 구멍이 뚫어져 종자가 나온다.

줄기

높이가 20-80cm에 달한다.

이용방안

관상용

특징

꽃부리는 기부가 두툼한 입술모양이고 그 모양이 헤엄치는 금붕어같아 금어초라고 한다.

 

기타 자료 설명

 

Snapdragons are very popular short-lived garden perennials that are usually grown as annuals. They are a mainstay of classic flower gardens, with infinite uses, from mixed border gardens to flower boxes to patio containers. The common name derives from the shape of the individual flower heads, which resemble the snout of a dragon, and which even open and close in a snapping motion, as often happens when pollinators open the jaws to reach the pollen.

The alternate, lanceolate leaves are arranged in a spiral around the stem. The botanical name, Antirrhinum majus, means "like a snout" and refers to the flower's resemblance to a calf's nose. Snapdragons rely largely on large bumblebees for pollination, as smaller honeybees are unable to open the flower's "jaws".

Bright snapdragon flowers bloom profusely throughout cool weather in intensely saturated colors (almost every hue) and are real standouts in either the spring or fall garden. The flowers start blooming at the bottom of the stalk and work their way up, making for a long period of bloom. Although snapdragons tend to slow down and stop blooming in heat of mid-summer, if you keep them watered, they will perk up and carry your garden through the fall.

From seed germination to flowers can take two to three months, so snapdragons are often started indoors many weeks before the last winter frost.

 

Botanical Name Antirrhinum majus

Common Name Snapdragon, dog's mouth, lion's mouth, toad's mouth

Plant Type Herbaceous perennial (usually grown as an annual)

Mature Size 6–48 inches (depends on variety), 6–12 inches across

Sun Exposure Full sun to part shade

Soil Type Rich, moist, well-draining

Soil pH 6.2–7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Bloom Time Spring to fall; may slow down in mid-summer

Flower Color White, yellow, pink, red, orange, peach, purple, violet

Hardiness Zones 7–11 (USDA); grown as annuals everywhere

Native Area Mediterranean Europe, Syria, Turkey

Toxicity Non-toxic

 

 

https://www.thespruce.com/growing-and-caring-for-snapdragons-1402915#:~:text=The%20alternate%2C%20lanceolate%20leaves%20are%20arranged%20in%20a,honeybees%20are%20unable%20to%20open%20the%20flower%27s%20%22jaws%22.