turtlehead

English

white turtlehead

Etymology

turtle +‎ head, from the shape of the flower.

Noun

turtlehead (plural turtleheads)

The white turtlehead, an American perennial herb (Chelone glabra) with white flowers.
Other members of the genus Chelone.

Synonyms

(Chelone glabra): balmony, shell flower, snakehead

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