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White Turtlehead

Chelone glabra

Description:

Smooth plant with white, tubular, two-lipped flowers that resemble turtle heads. The flowers are arranged in tight, terminal clusters.

Habitat:

Growing on the edge of a mixed forest, next to a pond.

Notes:

There are numerous medicinal uses of this plant, including treating worms, stimulating appetite, treating jaundice, and helping reduce inflammation. It also contains a bitter resin with glycosides. There are numerous insect species that feed on the plant, and they accumulate the plant's bitter compounds, which deters predation.

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2 Comments

Christine Y.
Christine Y. 6 years ago

Yes! I don't see them often, and was happy to find some.

flowntheloop
flowntheloop 6 years ago

One of my faves! I was so pleased to spot this on our land near the end of summer!

Christine Y.
Spotted by
Christine Y.

Connecticut, USA

Spotted on Sep 2, 2017
Submitted on Dec 31, 2017

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