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'''Chelone glabra''', commonly known as [[white turtlehead]], is a species of flowering plant in the [[plantaginaceae]] family. It is native to North America, where it is found in wetlands and moist forest habitats.

== Description ==
'''Chelone glabra''' is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.2 meters tall. It has simple, opposite leaves that are lanceolate to ovate in shape. The flowers are white and shaped like a turtle's head, which gives the plant its common name. The fruit is a capsule containing numerous seeds.

== Distribution and habitat ==
'''Chelone glabra''' is found in eastern North America, from Newfoundland to Georgia and west to Minnesota. It grows in wetlands, moist forests, and along streambanks. It is often found in areas with acidic soil.

== Ecology ==
'''Chelone glabra''' is a host plant for the [[Baltimore checkerspot butterfly]], which lays its eggs on the plant. The caterpillars feed on the leaves and flowers. The plant is also visited by bees, which are attracted to its nectar.

== Uses ==
'''Chelone glabra''' has been used in traditional medicine by Native American tribes. The [[Iroquois]] used it as a treatment for worms, and the [[Cherokee]] used it for digestive problems. It is also used in contemporary herbal medicine.

== Cultivation ==
'''Chelone glabra''' is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is resistant to deer and rabbits.

== Conservation ==
'''Chelone glabra''' is not currently considered threatened or endangered. However, its habitat is being lost to development and pollution, which could pose a threat in the future.

[[Category:Flora of North America]]
[[Category:Medicinal plants]]
[[Category:Plantaginaceae]]

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