Antirrhinum controversum is a subshrub species native to southern Spain, Portugal, and northern Morocco that produces pale-pink flowers and grows between February and November. It thrives in rocky or calcareous soils in sunny to partially shaded, mild-winter areas and can reach heights of 35 to 150 cm. As a species of snapdragon (Antirrhinum), it is part of the Plantaginaceae family and has specific adaptations to its native subtropical environment.
Physical characteristics
Type: Subshrub
Height: Grows 35 to 150 cm tall
Flowers: Produces dense inflorescences of pale-pink flowers at the end of its stems
Bloom Time: February to November in its native range
Habitat and ecology
Native Range: Southeastern and southern Spain, Portugal, and northern Morocco
Biome: Favors subtropical biomes
Soil: Indifferent to soil type but has a preference for calcareous soils; it grows in rocky areas, crevices, and on walls
