The pink flowers resemble a miniature Snapdragon and are followed by a hairy green fruit which is said to resemble a weasel's snout.

Weasel's Snout (Misopates orontium) is a herbaceous annual plant of the family Plantaginaceae.

The larvae feed on Succisa pratensis, Linaria vulgaris, Weasel's snout and Knautia species.

Also called Lesser Snapdragon or Calf's Snout.

The species in this section, including the type Lesser Snapdragon A. orontium, are often treated in the genus Misopates.

There are also vulnerable species like Lesser Snapdragon, Meadow Barley, Small-white Orchid, Opposite-leaved Pondweed, Betony, Red Hemp Nettle, Narrow-leaved Helleborine, Lanceolate Spleenwort, Annual Knawel and Basil Thyme.

Also called Lesser Snapdragon or Calf's Snout.

Misopates orontium (I)

Weasel's Snout (Misopates orontium) is a herbaceous annual plant of the family Plantaginaceae.