Misopates orontium
(L.) Raf.
Weasel's snout, Linearleaf snapdragon
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMisopates orontium, known as weasel's snout, is a herbaceous annual plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is a native of disturbed ground in Europe. It is also naturalised as a weed in other parts of the world such as North America. The pink flowers resemble a miniature snapdragon and are followed by a hairy green fruit which is said to resemble a weasel's snout. Common names include linearleaf snapdragon, weasel's snout, lesser snapdragon or calf's snout. Past common names have included lesser snapdragon and corn-snapdragon.
Description
An erect herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 15-60 cm tall. The leaves are narrow and 1.5-6.5 cm long by 2-10 mm wide. The edges can be curved back. The flowers are white with a blue or pink tinge. The fruit is an oval capsule 7-9 mm long. It is dark brown.
Edible Uses
The leaves are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Europe, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, North America, Pakistan, Slovenia,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Navadni gobček
References (2)
- Hanif, U., et al, 2013, Ethnobotanical studies on some wild plants of head Qadirabad and adjoining areas, Pakistan. International Journal of Phytomedicine 5:373-377
- http://www.botanic-gardens-ljubljana.com/en/plants
