Angelonia aka Angelon

Angelonia is a genus of about 30 species classified in the Plantaginaceae family, occurring from Mexico to Argentina. These herbaceous plants thrive mainly in arid and semi-arid habitats, with a significant presence in the Seasonally Dry Tropical Forest of Northeastern Brazil, specifically Caatinga. Despite their delicate appearance, growing Angelonia is relatively easy. Known as summer snapdragons, these vigorous, branching tender perennials produce an abundance of upright stems adorned with fragrant white flowers from late spring until the first frosts, and even into fall in warm climates. Their flowers are highly specialized for pollination, with inner corolla hairs that produce oils collected by oil bee pollinators, particularly of the genus Centris. While Angelonia has no known toxicity to pets or people, it is not meant for consumption as large amounts may cause side effects.