This native wildflower is a member of the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae) has a preference for full or partial sun, with wet to moist conditions.
The two lipped tubular flowers are 1 to 1.5 inches long and are arranged in tight terminal clusters.
The two lipped flowers resemble the head of a turtle, hence the common name "Turtlehead". The flower shape is reflected in the scientific genus name, " chelone", which is derived from the Greek for tortoise.
The turtlehead is the primary plant that the Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly will lay its eggs on, and several of these butterflies were found in this location this summer.
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