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Cuthbert's turtlehead
Scientific Name: Chelone cuthbertii
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cuthbert's Turtlehead
Explore the fascinating world of Cuthbert's Turtlehead, a unique plant with a captivating name and intriguing ecological role.
Scientific and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Chelone cuthbertii Small
- Common Name: Cuthbert's Turtlehead
- Other Common Names: Turtlehead, Balmony, Snake Head, Turtlebloom
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) / Plantaginaceae
- Genus: Chelone L.
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Chelone grimesii
Distribution and Habitat
- Cuthbert's Turtlehead is native to the southeastern United States, including Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
- It is typically found in bogs and wet environments.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cuthbert's Turtlehead is a perennial forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass and lives for more than two years.
Ecological Role
- It is considered an uncommon native plant.
- Cuthbert's Turtlehead is found in Southern Appalachian Bogs.
- This species is often mentioned alongside other rare and locally-rare species, indicating its importance in its specific ecosystem.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Damselflies and bees have been observed interacting with Cuthbert's Turtlehead.
Distinguishing Characteristics
- Cuthbert's Turtlehead is similar to other Turtlehead species but can be distinguished from Smooth Turtlehead (Chelone glabra).
Further Information
- BISON Web Link: http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov/api/scientificName/Chelone%20cuthbertii
- ITIS Web Link
- vaplantatlas.org