Alaskan bellflower
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Alaskan bellflower
Campanula alaskana
The Alaskan bellflower is a lovely flower that grows in the wild. It has beautiful blue or purple bell-shaped blooms that can brighten up any place they grow.
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The Alaskan bellflower is a small, upright plant with vibrant blue to purple, bell-shaped flowers that hang downwards. Its slender stems bear narrow, green leaves. These unique dangling bells make it distinct from other wildflowers in its chilly habitat.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyCampanulaceaeGenusCampanula
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each delicate bell hides tiny seeds, ready to make more bellflowers!
Its scientific name, Campanula, means 'little bell' in Latin!
Some related bellflower species are actually edible, even their leaves!
This tough flower often grows wild in Alaska, even near icy glaciers!
Special abilities
Ability
Winter Warrior
Alaskan bellflower can survive freezing Arctic winters by having roots that store energy underground.
Ability
Pollen Protector
Alaskan bellflower has downward-facing bell flowers that shield its pollen from rain and harsh winds.
Ability
Rocky Roamer
Alaskan bellflower can thrive in tough, rocky soils where many other plants struggle to grow roots.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-30 cm
- Spread
- 10-20 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer (June-August)
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Arctic Bumblebee
Bombus polaris
Main pollinator in its cold habitat
eats
Arctic Ground Squirrel
Urocitellus parryii
Forages on leaves and stems in summer
eats
Caribou
Rangifer tarandus
Graze on tundra plants including bellflowers
Traits
Bell-Shaped Flower
Bell-shaped flowers possess petals fused or arranged to form a cup-like or campanulate structure resembling a bell.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Cold Hardy
Cold hardy plants are able to withstand low temperatures and freezing conditions without significant damage.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Alaskan bellflower?
5-30 cm
How wide does Alaskan bellflower spread?
10-20 cm
How big are the flowers on Alaskan bellflower?
1-3 cm
When does Alaskan bellflower bloom?
Summer (June-August)
Is Alaskan bellflower edible?
No
Is Alaskan bellflower toxic?
None
What is Alaskan bellflower's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Alaskan bellflower pollinated?
Insect
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