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Chelone

Chelone

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A group of North American plants with tube-shaped flowers called shellflowers
  • proper noun
  • /ˈkɛloʊni/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Chelone
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Examples

  • During our hike, we spotted a variety of wildflowers, especially the stunning Chelone, known for its unique tubular shape.

  • The garden was vibrant with colorful blooms, particularly the striking Chelone flowers that captivated everyone who visited.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Chelone for its long-lasting flowers that attract bees and butterflies in the summer.

Synonyms

shell-flower
vsChelone
  • US
9.9

A colorful plant that grows in marshes with waxy long leaves and pink and white flowers

is a scientific genus covering related perennial species with tubular flowers
shellflower
vsChelone
8.9

A plant with shiny leaves and bright flowers that grows in marshes

is the botanical genus term referring to related species rather than just ornamentals

Compounds

Chelone glabra
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that lives many years with white to purple flowers that grows in wet, shady places

Surface Forms

Chelone main

Etymology

Chelone comes from an old Greek word χελώνη meaning 'tortoise'. The flower looks like a small shell or turtle, so people call the plant a 'shellflower' and the name fits the plant.