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shellflower, shell-flower, turtlehead, snakehead, snake-head, Chelone glabranoun
showy perennial of marshlands of eastern and central North America having waxy lanceolate leaves and flower with lower part creamy white and upper parts pale pink to deep purple
shellflower, shall-flower, shell ginger, Alpinia Zerumbet, Alpinia speciosa, Languas speciosanoun
cultivated for its shining oblong leaves and arching clusters of white flowers with pink shading and crinkled yellow lips with variegated magenta stripes
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shellflower
A shellflower is a type of flowering plant that typically belongs to the Alpinia or Tigridia family. It is named for its brightly colored flowers, which have a distinctive, shell-like shape. The most common types of shellflowers are tropical and sub-tropical plants, often used in landscaping or as houseplants for their striking appearance. They may also be known as shell ginger or peacock flowers.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of shellflower in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of shellflower in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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