Creeping Bellflower

(Campanula rapunculoides)

Other Names:
rapion bellflower, rover bellflower

Range:


Family:
Campanulaceae – Bellflower family

Growth Type:
Herbaceous perennial

Height:
12 - 31 inches in height. Under ideal conditions the plant may grow to 4 ft in height

Leaves:
Usually shortly hairy. Basal leaves are triangular and narrow, and jaggedly toothed. They are also slightly heart shaped, with a rounded base, and may have slightly wavy margins. Upper leaves are lanceolate, sessile, and have short stalks.

Stem/Trunk:
Simple, erect, slightly pubescent

Root:
Fleshy taproot

Flower Season:
Spring through Autumn

Flower Appearance:
Lavender to purple, 5 petaled, bell shaped, flowers droop from the top of the plant stem

Seed/Fruit:
Seeds ripen from August to October

Miscellaneous characteristics:
N/A

Habitat:
Woodlands, gardens, sunny edges of lawns, waste areas, dappled shade. Prefers light sandy, to medium loamy, moist, well drained soils. Can grow in semi-shade to full sunlight.

Parts Used:
Leaves, roots

Culinary Uses:
The leaves and young shoots can be eaten raw, or cooked. they have a pleasant flavor. The roots have a slightly nutty flavor, and can be added to salads, or eaten alone as a trail nibble. The roots tend to be better when they are younger, as they become tough and stringy in older plants.

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Traditional Medicinal Uses:
None known

Medicinal Actions:
N/A