Lesser Snapdragon is a small, flowering, herbaceous annual in the plantain family and native to the countries surrounding the Mediterranean. It is commonly found in disturbed areas and wetlands. The plant produces pink flowers in the Spring that resemble a miniature snapdragon followed by a hairy green fruit that resembles a weasel's snout. Lower leaves are opposite while upper leaves are alternate. It has been introduced and become a naturalized weed in parts of North America. Lesser Snapdragon does well in full sun to partial shade in slightly acidic to neutral soil. It will tolerate poor soil. The plant is considered a wildflower, although it's ability to naturalize cause some locales to consider it weedy. It can be controlled by growing in a container or pot. Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems: No known diseases or insect pests. This plant will readily naturalize.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.