turtlehead

A white turtlehead, an American perennial herb (Chelone glabra) with white flowers.

Noun

  1. A white turtlehead, an American perennial herb (Chelone glabra) with white flowers.
  2. Any of various other members of the genus Chelone.

Origin

From turtle + head, from the shape of the flower.

Forms

turtleheads

Synonyms

balmony shell flower snakehead

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