Genus Chelone is a term used to describe a group of flowering plants that belong to the family plantaginaceae. These plants are commonly known as turtleheads, due to the shape of their flowers, which resemble the head of a turtle. While the term genus chelone is used to specifically refer to this group of plants, there are several other synonyms that can also be used to describe them. These synonyms include Chelonopsis, Chelonanthus, and Pentanthera. All of these terms are recognized in the scientific community and are used interchangeably with Genus Chelone to refer to this unique and fascinating group of plants.