turtlehead (Meaning)
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turtlehead (n)
showy perennial of marshlands of eastern and central North America having waxy lanceolate leaves and flower with lower part creamy white and upper parts pale pink to deep purple
Synonyms & Antonyms of turtlehead
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turtlehead Sentence Examples
- The turtlehead plant's unusual flower shape resembles a turtle's head.
- Turtleheads prefer moist soil conditions in partially shaded areas.
- Native American tribes used turtlehead for medicinal purposes, such as treating snakebites.
- The pink turtlehead variety is rarer than its white counterpart.
- Turtlehead plants attract a wide range of pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
- The turtlehead's seed pods split into four compartments, each containing tiny seeds.
- Turtleheads are known for their ability to grow in difficult conditions, such as compacted soil.
- The turtlehead's foliage turns a vibrant scarlet hue in the fall.
- Turtleheads can spread both by seed and by underground rhizomes.
- Turtlehead plants are an important part of the ecosystem, providing food and shelter for wildlife.
FAQs About the word turtlehead
showy perennial of marshlands of eastern and central North America having waxy lanceolate leaves and flower with lower part creamy white and upper parts pale pi
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The turtlehead plant's unusual flower shape resembles a turtle's head.
Turtleheads prefer moist soil conditions in partially shaded areas.
Native American tribes used turtlehead for medicinal purposes, such as treating snakebites.
The pink turtlehead variety is rarer than its white counterpart.
