Snapdragon flowers are beautiful when in bloom, but when the seed pods dry, something more interesting appears ;)
The dried seed pods clearly resemble tiny skulls.
The Snapdragon flower (aka Antirrhinum or dragon flower) can be found in many household gardens and gets its name from its flower which resembles a dragon’s head (squeeze the snapdragon flower and the “dragon” mouth will open and close making it “talk”). Yet once the flower has died it leaves behind a seed pod with the appearance of a human head.
Many years ago, people thought the plant possessed mystical powers and would place them around their homes to shield the house from curses and witches. In Victorian days, the flower was a symbol of deception, suspicion, and mystery. Legend has it that concealing a snapdragon in your clothes makes a person appear fascinating, gracious, and cordial.
Article:
http://reekoscience.com/science-news/plants-science-news/snapdragon-flower-seed-pod-looks-like-human-skull-or-screaming-face
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