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Dane's blood

Scientific Name: Campanula glomerata

Family: Campanulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Dane's Blood: Unveiling the Mystery Behind the Name

The name "Dane's Blood" is associated with at least two distinct plant species, adding a layer of botanical intrigue. This common name can refer to both Pulsatilla vulgaris and Campanula glomerata.

Pulsatilla vulgaris

  • Common Names: Pasque flower, Pasqueflower, Common Pasque Flower, European Pasqueflower, Dane's Blood
  • Family: Belongs to an unspecified family in the provided text.
  • Distribution: Common in England and is the county flower of Rutland County. Found in Lorraine, France.
  • Morphology: Herbaceous perennial forming clumps of finely dissected leaves, with solitary, hairy bell-shaped or cup-shaped flowers.

Campanula glomerata

  • Common Names: Clustered Bellflower, Dane's Blood
  • Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)
  • Synonyms: None mentioned in the text.
  • Habitats: Grassy areas.
  • Morphology: Perennial herb. A dwarf variety is known as Campanula glomerata acaulis (Dwarf Clustered Bellflower, Dane's Blood), a finer and daintier version of C. glomerata.