Species PlantsPink Turtlehead

Pink Turtlehead

Chelone lyonii

UncommonPlant
Illustration of Pink Turtlehead (Chelone lyonii)

Pink Turtlehead is a striking plant with snapdragon-like pink flowers that bloom in late summer. It is named for the turtle-shaped flowers that attract bumblebees.

Habitat
It grows in moist, wooded areas and along stream banks.
Diet
Bumblebees are the primary pollinators, drawn to its unique flowers.
How common
Uncommon

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