white turtlehead (Chelone glabra) at Lake Meyer Park IA 653A0769
White turtlehead flowers have a wonderful weird shape, prompting some people to see a little white turtle with its head poking out in each open flower. Other folks see a turtle's face looking back at them when they peer into a blossom. Take your pick of the reasons this plant is called turtlehead. This wildflower is quite rare here in northeastern Iowa and is only found in pristine wetlands and fens.
white turtlehead (Chelone glabra) at Lake Meyer Park IA 653A0769
White turtlehead flowers have a wonderful weird shape, prompting some people to see a little white turtle with its head poking out in each open flower. Other folks see a turtle's face looking back at them when they peer into a blossom. Take your pick of the reasons this plant is called turtlehead. This wildflower is quite rare here in northeastern Iowa and is only found in pristine wetlands and fens.