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Florida bellflower
Scientific Name: Campanula floridana
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Campanula floridana: The Florida Bellflower
The Florida Bellflower, scientifically known as Campanula floridana, is a delicate and charming wildflower endemic to the state of Florida.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Campanula floridana S.Watson ex A.Gray
- Common Name: Florida Bellflower
- Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower family)
- Synonyms:
- Campanula robinsiae Small (Brooksville Bellflower - note that while related, this is considered a separate species)
- Rotantha robinsiae (Small) Small (synonym for Brooksville Bellflower)
Distribution and Habitat
This species is native and endemic to Florida, meaning it's found nowhere else naturally. It commonly inhabits cypress domes, marshes, pond margins, and other wet areas.
- Specifically mentioned locations include:
- Brooksville Ridge, Hernando County, Florida (for Brooksville Bellflower, Campanula robinsiae)
- Orlando Wetlands Park, Orange County, FL
Morphological Characteristics
The Florida Bellflower is a perennial plant characterized by:
- Sprawling to nearly erect stems that often root at the nodes.
- Elliptic to linear leaves.
- Purple, stalked flowers with five petals that taper to a long, sharp point.