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spreading bellflower
Scientific Name: Campanula patula
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Spreading Bellflower (Campanula patula)
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Campanula patula branches often flop onto surrounding vegetation. This could make it attractive to pets that like to explore or nibble on plants.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Campanula patula
- Common Name: Spreading Bellflower
- Other names mentioned: Bellflower
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Bellflower Family (Campanulaceae)
- Several subspecies occur in continental Europe, with British plants identified as Campanula patula ssp. patula.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Europe and much of Asia.
- Considered uncommon in most of its native range and endangered in some areas.
- Inhabits shady woods and hedge-banks.
- Found in open woodlands and rides.
- Observed at 800m altitude in Koralpe.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Biennial herb.
- Taproot is short and strong.
- Height: 25-80 cm.
- Unlike many bellflowers, the petals spread widely.
- Branches often flop onto surrounding vegetation.
- Grows in clumps with spreading stems.
- Bears delicate flowers.
Conservation Status
- Plantlife Cymru indicates that the Spreading Bellflower is dwindling in number in woodlands.
- Considered an endangered wildflower in some regions, such as Westonbirt.
Genetic Information
- The National Botanic Garden of Wales is researching genetic variation in Campanula patula to inform conservation efforts.
Additional Resources
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides help and information.
- Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens.
- Wikimedia Commons provides images.