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Makin, Julie

Chelone obliqua

Chelone obliqua L.

Red Turtlehead

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: chob3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Leaf Margin: Serrate

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Rosy purple, pink, or white

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , SC , TN , VA

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	OBL				OBL			OBL	OBL

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE

Bibliography

Bibref 1294 - The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants An Illustrated Guide (2011) Adelman, Charlotte and Schwartz, Bernard L.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Chelone obliqua in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Chelone obliqua in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chelone obliqua

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-12-07
Research By: TWC Staff

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