Antirrhinum tortuosum is a species of plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is a herbaceous, perennial plant found naturally in the Western Mediterranean.
Description These plants herbaceous with purple flowers, 30–35 mm in diameter, and grow on a raceme. The plant flowers from spring through fall. and is perennial.
Habitat This plant is commonly found growing out of limestone rockfaces, walls, or on roadsides. Populations often exist over small ranges.
Location Antirrhinum tortuosum is more widespread than other members of Antirrhinum, found throughout the Western Mediterranean, significantly in Italy as well as the Iberian Peninsula.
Reproduction It is a predominantly bee pollinated species with flowers forming a dense raceme. It is a fruit bearing species, and displays temperature-sensitive pollen germination. This species is also self incompatible.
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