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canarina
Scientific Name: Canarina
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
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Canarina canariensis: The Canary Bellflower
Canarina canariensis, commonly known as the Canary bellflower, is a captivating perennial vine belonging to the Campanulaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has tuberous roots.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Canarina canariensis (L.) Vatke
- Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower family)
- Genus: Canarina
- Type Species: Canarina canariensis (L.) Vatke. Described as synonym Canarina campanula L.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Africa and the Canary Islands.
- Specifically, it is a winter-flowering scrambler from the Canary Islands.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Herbaceous perennial vine.
- Glabrous, glaucous, scrambling habit.
- Features bright orange, bell-shaped flowers.
- Produces walnut-sized tasty orange fruits after flowering.
- Has succulent fleshy tuberous roots.
Quirky Facts
- Canarina canariensis produces beautiful 3-inch long orangey-red bells that bloom all Winter.
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides information on Canarina canariensis.
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life) offers information about the Canarina genus.