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giant bellflower

Scientific Name: Campanula latifolia

Family: Campanulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Campanula latifolia: The Giant Bellflower

Campanula latifolia, commonly known as the Giant Bellflower, Large Campanula, or Wide-leaved Bellflower, is a striking perennial herb belonging to the Campanulaceae (Bellflower) family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Campanula latifolia
  • Common Names: Giant Bellflower, Large Campanula, Wide-leaved Bellflower, Broad-leaved Bellflower
  • Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower family)
  • Synonyms: The text mentions Adenophora triphylla syn A kurilensis A kurilensis f albiflora A tetraphylla A triphylla var (likely in the context of German translations). It also references Campanula pyramidalis in the context of a cottage garden seed mix of blue and white varieties.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • The Giant Bellflower is a tall, native, perennial herb, typically growing up to 1.2 meters (approximately 4 feet).
  • It's described as a medium to tall, rather stout, usually hairy plant.
  • The flowers are typically blue, but can sometimes be almost white, measuring 40 to 55 mm long.
  • Flowers grow on a spike and are up to 5.5cm across. Petals are pale blue or white.
  • It forms a bushy upright clump of deep green leaves. Large dangling bell-shaped blooms appear along the stems.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Europe and the Middle East.
  • Cultivated for its large showy flowers.
  • Occasionally escapes cultivation, mainly in northeastern North America.
  • Typically found in woodlands and hedgebanks.

Quirky Facts

  • The text oddly associates "Giant Bellflower Campulula latifola (purple)" with artistic expression through vocalization, stating, "Sing, speak, read poetry - all form of vocalization as an artistic expression. Gives one cage to perform on stage." This connection seems unrelated to the plant itself and might be a misinterpretation or unrelated reference within the original text.

Resources

  • Reference is made to the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) for information.
  • JD Wetherspoon's website is mentioned in relation to "The Giant Bellflower" pub in Selby: http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-giant-bellflower