Maurandella antirrhiniflora – Roving Sailor Scientific Name:
Maurandella antirrhiniflora Synonyms: Antirrhinum maurandioides,
Asarina antirrhiniflora, Maurandya antirrhiniflora Common Names:
Roving Sailor, Violet Twining Snapdragon, Climbing Snapdragon,
Snapdragon Vine Growth Habit: Vine, Herb/Forb Arizona Native
Status: Native Habitat: Desert, Upland, Riparian. This
attractive plant is typically found growing under trees or
shrubs in desert washes or twining through other plants in
upland areas. Flower Color: Violet to lavender, Magenta to dusky
pink Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall (early) Height:
Twining to 8 feet (2.4 m) tall Description: The flowers are 1
inch (2.5 cm) wide and snapdragon-like with 2 paired lobes on
the upper lip and 3 lobes on the lower lip. The flowers are
followed by spherical seed capsules that are cupped by 5 sepals
in the shape of a star. The leaves are dark green, up to 2
inches (5 cm) long, and triangular in shape. The stems are
slender, green, and twining. Hummingbird Flow