👉 Chelonanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as the sunflower family. These plants are native to the northern part of the continent of North America and are often found growing in open grasslands, wet forests, or rocky areas. Chelonanthus are large, sprawling shrubs that can grow up to 3 meters tall. They have a distinctive, cylindrical shape with long, slender leaves, and they produce large, colorful flowers that bloom from