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arctic bellflower
Scientific Name: Campanula uniflora
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Campanula uniflora: Arctic Bellflower and Arctic Harebell
Campanula uniflora, commonly known as arctic bellflower or arctic harebell, is a captivating perennial herb belonging to the bellflower family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is described as a "short and slender rhizomatous perennial." While not explicitly stated, its small size could potentially make it accessible to pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Campanula uniflora L.
- Common Names: Arctic bellflower, arctic harebell
- Family: Campanulaceae (Bluebell Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Etymology: Campanula: small bell; uniflora: one-flowered.
Distribution and Habitat
- The arctic bellflower is found in arctic and alpine environments.
- Specifically mentioned as present in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Greenland, and Denali National Park and Preserve.
- Observed on Precambrian bedrock outcrop, ca. 65 km S of Hudson Bay coast, ca. 83 km.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a short and slender rhizomatous perennial.
- Ranges from dwarf arctic and alpine species under 5 cm high.
Related Species
- Campanula parryi var. parryi --- Parry's bellflower
- Campanula rapunculoides --- rampion bellflower
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life mobile.