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bluebell bellflower
Scientific Name: Campanula rotundifolia
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: NY (harebell), OH (harebell)
Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia)
Also known as Bluebell of Scotland, Bluebell Bellflower, Witches' Thimble, and Scots Bellflower, the Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) is a charming wildflower with a variety of common names reflecting its widespread appeal and delicate beauty.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is also known as Witches' Thimble.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Campanula rotundifolia
- Common Names: Harebell, Bluebell of Scotland, Bluebell Bellflower, Witches' Thimble, Scots Bellflower, Blue Rain Flower, Heathbells, American Harebell, Roundleaf Bluebell
- Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)
- Order: Asterales
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
- Found in Britain, Scotland, Ireland, and the Columbia River Gorge, among other locations.
- Observed growing on a rocky cliff ledge on Gibralter Island, Lake Erie, Ohio.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Bellflower stems are slender and grow to 1 to 2 feet in height.
- Basal leaves are long-petioled and rounded.
- Flowers are typically blue, bell-shaped, and nodding.
- A hardy perennial, growing to approximately 0.4 meters (1ft 4in) at a medium rate.
Ecological Role
- Creeping bellflower (likely referring to Campanula rapunculoides, a relative) is sometimes considered an unwanted plant in gardens.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Observed interaction with bumblebees.
Additional Information
- The bellflower family contains nearly 2400 species in 84 genera.
- The species exhibits high variability.