Dalmation Toadflax
Linaria dalmatica

Dalmation Toadflax (Linaria dalmatica) Other common names: Toadflax

Other scientific names: Antirrhinum dalmaticum

Family: Plantain Family (Plantaginaceae), (Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae))

Distinctive features: Looks like a large Butter-and-eggs (Linaria vulgaris).

Similar species:
  •   Butter-and-eggs (Linaria vulgaris) - A miniature of Dalmation Toadflax.


Flowers: Summer;  Yellow;  Irregular flowers

Leaves: Alternate

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Native/Non-native: Non-native

For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

Photographs: 39 photographs available, of which 11 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Dalmation Toadflax (Linaria dalmatica)

Dalmation Toadflax flower.

Dalmation Toadflax (Linaria dalmatica)

The flowers closely resemble those of Butter-and-eggs (Linaria vulgaris), except they are larger.

Dalmation Toadflax (Linaria dalmatica)

Dalmation Toadflax (Linaria dalmatica)

This shows the large size of these flowers.

Dalmation Toadflax (Linaria dalmatica)

Like the common Snapdragon of gardens, Dalmation Toadflax flowers can be made to open their "mouth".

Dalmation Toadflax (Linaria dalmatica)

Dalmation Toadflax leaves along the main stalk.

Dalmation Toadflax (Linaria dalmatica)

An entire Dalmation Toadflax plant.

Dalmation Toadflax (Linaria dalmatica)

Dalmation Toadflax (Linaria dalmatica)

Dalmation Toadflax (Linaria dalmatica)

Dalmation Toadflax leaves. (Unfortunately the only closeup photo I currently have of a leaf is a little bit out of focus.).

Dalmation Toadflax (Linaria dalmatica)

Flower buds.


Range map for Dalmation Toadflax (Linaria dalmatica)

PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.

(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website and is displayed here in accordance with their Policies)

 

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