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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.