turtlehead

English

Etymology

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

Noun

turtlehead (countable and uncountable, plural turtleheads)

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

Synonyms

• (Chelone glabra): balmony, shell flower, snakehead