Pink Antirrhinum on White is a photograph by Terri Waters which was uploaded on June 23rd, 2014.
Pink Antirrhinum on White
A floral stem of the pink antirrhinum or Snapdragon plant on a white background.... more
by Terri Waters
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Pink Antirrhinum on White
Artist
Terri Waters
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Photograph
Description
A floral stem of the pink antirrhinum or Snapdragon plant on a white background.
Derived from the Greek words anti, meaning like, and rhin, meaning nose, antirrhinum, the snapdragons botanical name, is a fitting description of this snout-shaped flower. It's said that the common name for this colorful flower comes from the snap it makes when the sides of the dragon's mouth are gently squeezed. While their actual origin is unknown, it's believed that snapdragons were originally wildflowers in Spain and Italy.
Legend has it that concealing a snapdragon makes a person appear fascinating and cordial, and in the language of flowers, snapdragons are said to represent both deception (perhaps tied to the notion of concealment) and graciousness.
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June 23rd, 2014
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Terri Waters
Thank you Sylvia Thornton for featuring Pink Antirrhinum on White in the Group Greeting Cards for All Occasions
Music of the Heart
Such a beautiful image. Excellently composed and presented! I love love love it!!!! FL
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