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White Turtlehead

Plant Leaf

Full Plant

Plant Berry/Flower

Latin Name: Chelone glabra

Flower Description:

Densely packed white tubular flowers with a 2 lobed hood-like upper lip.

FamilyPlantain
Season BloomAug-Sept
HabitatPart shade to sun, wet meadows along shores, wetlands
CyclePerennials
Height2'-4'
Leaf DescriptionLong hairless tapering to a sharp point. Edges are sharply toothed.
Soil Type Wet
Light Source Partial Shade
LocationWoodland