Turtlehead
Chelone glabra
| Family | Snapdragon (Scrophulariaceae) |
|---|---|
| Bloom | Summer, fall |
| Habitat | Wetlands, along streams, lakes |
| Status | Native |
| Cycle | Perennial |
| Height | 1-3′ |
| Flower | Flowers are tubular, creamy-white, sometimes tinged with pink. They form in tight upright clusters at the tip of the stem. |
| Leaf | Leaves are in opposite pairs along the stem. They have no stalk and are long and narrow with sawtoothed margins. |
| Notes | The shape of the flower resembles the head of a turtle. |
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