Harebell
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Harebell
Asyneuma Griseb. & Schenk
Harebell is a gentle blue flower that sways in the wind. It likes to grow in grassy areas and rocky places.
Habitat: Meadows and rocky areas
Appearance
The Harebell has delicate, nodding, bell-shaped flowers, typically vibrant blue or purple, though sometimes white. Its slender stems and narrow leaves differentiate it from larger, more robust bellflowers, giving it a dainty appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyCampanulaceaeGenusAsyneuma
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Did you know Harebells sometimes have white flowers too?
Some people call them Witches' Thimbles or Lady's Thimbles!
Their scientific name, Campanula, means 'little bell,' which is perfect!
Wow, these delicate flowers can grow on high mountain cliffs!
Special abilities
Ability
Cliff Clinger
Harebell can grow in rocky, poor soils and cliff crevices, allowing it to thrive where other plants cannot.
Ability
Wind Dancer
Harebell has flexible stems that bend and sway with strong winds, preventing them from breaking easily.
Ability
Seed Spreader
Harebell produces many tiny seeds that are easily dispersed by the wind, helping it spread widely.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-50 cm
- Spread
- 10-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to Fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Western honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar
eaten by
Roe deer
Capreolus capreolus
Browses on leaves and shoots
eaten by
Willow Ptarmigan
Lagopus lagopus
Feeds on seeds and leaves
Traits
Perennial
Perennial plants live for more than two years, typically returning to grow and bloom each year from their roots.
Bell-Shaped Flower
Bell-shaped flowers possess petals fused or arranged to form a cup-like or campanulate structure resembling a bell.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Scottish Bluebell
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Harebell?
10-50 cm
How wide does Harebell spread?
10-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Harebell?
1-2.5 cm
When does Harebell bloom?
Summer to Fall
Is Harebell edible?
Yes
Is Harebell toxic?
None
What is Harebell's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Harebell pollinated?
Insect
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