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California harebell
Scientific Name: Asyneuma prenanthoides
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
California Harebell (Asyneuma prenanthoides)
The California Harebell, scientifically known as Asyneuma prenanthoides, is a delicate wildflower found primarily in California and parts of the western United States.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Asyneuma prenanthoides (Durand) McVaugh
- Common Name: California Harebell
- Family: Campanulaceae (Harebell Family)
- Synonyms: Campanula prenanthoides
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California, found in central and northern regions.
- Also found outside of California, particularly in the western United States, including Oregon.
- Grows in coniferous forests.
- Observed in Yosemite National Park.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perennial herb.
- Slender plant with a much-branched, leafy stem.
- Showy racemes of blue flowers with narrow corollas.
Quirky Facts
- The plant has been known to exhibit a shrub-like development, growing as a climber and leaning against supports.
- The species was formerly classified under the genus Campanula.
Resources
- Jepson Manual: Higher Plants of California
- CalPhotos
- Discover Life