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The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods

The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
Nature is so mysterious it’s amazing how something that looks exactly like a human skull will show up on a flowers seedpod.
Nature is so mysterious it’s amazing how something that looks exactly like a human skull will show up on a flowers seedpod. 
The Antirrhinum Majus are counted in the garden plants list since many years. They commonly known as “Snapdragon” that too for a charming reason, and also known as the dragon flower. The flower of these plants imitate the dragon head. The dragon flower actually resembles the dragon.
When it is squeezed and released, it opens and closes its so called “dragon” mouth. But that’s not the only weird thing about this plant. When the flower collapse, it shows its more evil side. It appears as a dragon’s skull!The bygone time reveals that snapdragon plant was thought to have paranormal powers. People believed that growing it in the garden will provide shed to the house from dirty dealings, curses and witchcraft's. There is another fable depicting that it gifts a lifelong beauty and youthfulness to any woman who consume it! But it was never found any witch ruining the gardens that were encouraging these plants.Above
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The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
Snap dragons are usually found in rocky areas in Europe and can also be found in western United States.
Snap dragons are usually found in rocky areas in Europe and can also be found in western United States. Photo — Link
The myths don’t meet an end here. It was also believed that masking yourself with snapdragon will make you compassionate and ravishing. Another interesting fact related to this plant is that in Victorian language of flowers, it is used as a symbol of defraudation and suspicion. When tested under a microscope, it gives a creepy supernatural image.
The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
Snap dragons are a cold season flower and do not need full sun to grow but at least partial sun is required.
Snap dragons are a cold season flower and do not need full sun to grow but at least partial sun is required. Photo — Link
Though today, in modern times, there are only few people left who actually have faith in and support witchcraft, sorcery, dragons and other weird supernatural stuff. But still, once getting familiar with these creepy dragon skulls, everyone choose to reconsider their thoughts on paranormal activities.

The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
The Dragon's Skull: The Macabre Appearance Of Snapdragon Seed Pods. Photo — Link

The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
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The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
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The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
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The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
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The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
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The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
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The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
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The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
As beautiful as these flowers are in the summer and spring I don’t know if I could have them in my backyard when they turn to skulls. Although it might workout well for the Halloween season. Photo — Link
The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed PodsThe Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
Snapdragons are reliable attracts bees and butterflies. Photo — Link

The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
The Antirrhinum¸ Dragon’s Skull ─ The Repulsive Complexion of Snapdragon Seed Pods
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