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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)