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Campanula carnica
Scientific Name: Campanula carnica
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
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Campanula carnica: Flax-leaved Bellflower
Campanula carnica, commonly known as the Flax-leaved Bellflower, is a captivating species within the bellflower family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Campanula carnica Schiede ex Mert. & W.D.J. Koch
- Family: Campanulaceae
- Synonyms:
- Campanula linifolia Scop. non L.
- Campanula carnica var. latifolia Schur
- Campanula scheuchzeri Vill. subsp. carnica
- Campanula carnica var. racemosa Krasan
- Subspecies:
- Campanula carnica subsp. carnica
- Campanula carnica subsp. puberula Podlech
- Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 506865
Distribution and Habitat
- Campanula carnica is a subendemic species of the Eastern Alps and bordering massifs.
- It is found in regions from Lombardy to areas within Italy.
- It is an endemic plant that grows in Carnic alpine landscapes.
- This plant can be found growing out of rock crevices in limestone and dolomite rock.
- Specifically mentioned is its presence in Slovenia and observations in Tremosine, Italy.
Morphological Characteristics
- The sepals are described as awl-shaped and bent back.
- The flower buds are pendant.
Ecological Role
- Campanula carnica subsp. carnica belongs to the Flowering Plants group.
Further Information
- Information can be found at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K).
- Botanical Garden - Natural History Museum, University of Oslo, Norway
- Wikipedia Species Pages - German
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)