Chelone

/kɛˈloʊn/ noun

Definition

A genus of herbaceous flowering plants commonly called turtleheads because of the shape of their flowers, native to North America.

Etymology

From Greek 'chelone' (turtle), named for the flower shape resembling a turtle's head. The botanical name preserves the classical Greek reference.

Kelly Says

These flowers literally look like little turtle heads poking out—it's one of those plant names that actually makes sense, unlike most scientific names!

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