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chaparral bellflower

Scientific Name: Campanula exigua

Family: Campanulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Campanula exigua

Campanula exigua, a member of the bluebell (Campanulaceae) family, is commonly known as chaparral bellflower, rock harebell, or Rattan campanula.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Campanula exigua Rattan
  • Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower family - Glockenblumengewchse)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Rattan campanula
  • Nomenclatural Reference: Bot. Gaz. 11: 339. 1886 et in Bot. San Franc. Bay (1894) 230.
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted
  • Taxon ID: 34483

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Campanula exigua is an annual forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that isn't a grass.

Distribution and Habitat

  • This species is associated with the chaparral ecosystem, as indicated by its common name.

Related Species

  • Other Campanula species mentioned include:
    • Campanula angustiflora (American bellflower)
    • Campanula californica (Swamp bellflower)
    • Campanula garganica (Adriatic bellflower)
    • Campanula gelida
    • Campanula poscharskyana (Dalmatian or wall bellflower, Serbian bellflower)
    • Campanula aparinoides (Marsh Bellflower)
    • Campanula glomerata (Clustered Bellflower)

Resources

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Campanula exigua.
  • Dave's Garden is mentioned as a community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.