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White Turtlehead Smooth plant with white, tubular, two-lipped flowers that resemble turtle heads. The flowers are arranged in tight, terminal clusters.<br /> <br /> This plant contains a bitter resin with glycosides. There are numerous insect species that feed on the plant, and they accumulate the plant&#039;s bitter compounds, which deters predation. Chelone glabra,Geotagged,Summer,United States,White Turtlehead,White turtlehead,flower,wildflower Click/tap to enlarge

White Turtlehead

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

This plant 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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The White turtlehead

''Chelone glabra'' is a plant in the family Plantaginaceae.

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Similar species: Lamiales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Mar 12, 2018. Captured Sep 2, 2017 10:21 in 80 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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