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Nettle-leaved Bellflower

Campanula trachelium

The Nettle-leaved Bellflower is a pretty flower with bell-shaped blooms. It grows in gardens and meadows, adding a splash of blue to the landscape!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Nettle-leaved Bellflower has deep blue to violet, bell-shaped flowers that often hang downwards or sideways. Its distinctive leaves are heart-shaped at the base and sharply toothed, resembling stinging nettles but without the sting. The stem is typically hairy.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyCampanulaceaeGenusCampanula
Nettle-leaved Bellflower
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Nettle-leaved Bellflower

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Historically, some believed its roots could be used to soothe sore throats!

Its quirky nickname, "Bats-in-the-belfry," describes its nodding, dark flowers!

The plant's flowers turn downward to shield precious pollen from rain!

This adaptable plant thrives in shady spots where many other flowers struggle!

Special abilities

Ability

Pollinator Lure

Nettle-leaved Bellflower has vibrant, bell-shaped flowers with nectar guides that attract bees, ensuring successful pollination.

Ability

Underground Explorer

Nettle-leaved Bellflower can spread through rhizomes, helping it colonize new areas and find fresh nutrients in woodlands.

Ability

Sturdy Sentinel

Nettle-leaved Bellflower has stiff, hairy stems that help it stand firm against wind and grazing in its natural habitat.

Measurements & details

Height
30-80 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Bloom Season
Summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen from its flowers.

pollinates

Buff-tailed Bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

visits for nectar and assists in reproduction.

eaten by

Black Slug

Arion ater

grazes on its leaves and tender parts.

eaten by

Roe Deer

Capreolus capreolus

browses on its foliage in woodland areas.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always check with an adult before picking flowers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Nettle-leaved Bellflower?

30-80 cm

How wide does Nettle-leaved Bellflower spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on Nettle-leaved Bellflower?

2-3 cm

When does Nettle-leaved Bellflower bloom?

Summer

Is Nettle-leaved Bellflower edible?

Yes

Is Nettle-leaved Bellflower toxic?

None

What is Nettle-leaved Bellflower's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Nettle-leaved Bellflower pollinated?

Insect

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