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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.