Chelone (Noun)
Meaning
Herbaceous perennials: shellflower.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Chelone is a type of herbaceous perennial that blooms in late summer with flowers that resemble a turtle's head.
- The Chelone flowers in the garden were a favorite of the local bees and butterflies.
- Turtlehead, or Chelone, is a low-maintenance perennial that grows well in partial shade and moist soil.
- The gardener planted a variety of Chelone in the shade garden to attract more pollinators.
- In late summer, the Chelone blooms added a pop of pink and white color to the garden's landscape.