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Yukon bellflower

Scientific Name: Campanula aurita

Family: Campanulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Campanula aurita: Yukon Bellflower

Campanula aurita, commonly known as Yukon bellflower or Alaskan harebell, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Campanula.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Campanula aurita Greene
  • Common Names: Yukon bellflower, Alaskan harebell
  • Genus: Campanula
  • Species: aurita
  • Family: Campanulaceae

Synonyms

  • Alaska harebell

Growth Habit

  • Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
  • Perennial

Habitat

  • Prefers a partially shaded place with direct sunlight only during the coolest hours.

Related Species

  • Campanula gieseckeana (Canada bellflower, Canada harebell, Giesecke's bellflower, Giesecke's harebell)
  • Campanula aparinoides (Marsh bellflower)
  • Campanula lasiocarpa

Further Information

  • Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Campanula aurita.
  • TERMIUM: Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank.
  • Dave's Garden: Community sharing gardening tips and ideas.