Rampion
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Rampion
Campanula rapunculus
Rampion is a beautiful flower with lovely bell-shaped blooms. It grows in gardens and fields, and its leaves can even be eaten in salads!
Habitat: Gardens and fields
Appearance
The Rampion has tall, slender stems and narrow, wavy-edged basal leaves. Its delicate, bell-shaped flowers are typically pale blue to violet-purple, arranged in loose clusters. These flowers hang downwards, adding a graceful touch to its appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyCampanulaceaeGenusCampanula
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its delicate blue flowers are edible, adding a splash of color to your salad!
Its scientific name, Rapunculus, means 'little turnip' because of its edible root!
Rampion is a relative of the popular garden campanula, often called bellflowers!
Rampion roots were a popular vegetable in medieval Europe, enjoyed raw or cooked!
Special abilities
Ability
Root Recharge
Rampion has a thick, turnip-like taproot that stores energy, helping it survive winter and regrow in its second year.
Ability
Bell Protection
Its nodding, bell-shaped flowers protect delicate pollen from rain, ensuring it stays dry for visiting insect pollinators.
Ability
Survival Snack
Rampion's leaves and roots are edible, providing a nutritious snack for animals and historically, humans to survive.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-100 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Biennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
pollinates
buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
An important pollinator, collecting nectar and pollen.
eaten by
roe deer
Capreolus capreolus
Deer graze on the plant's leaves and stems.
eaten by
garden snail
Helix aspersa
Snails can feed on the foliage and young shoots.
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.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Also known as
Rapunzel Flower
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always check with an adult before picking flowers or eating plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Rampion?
30-100 cm
How wide does Rampion spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Rampion?
1-2 cm
When does Rampion bloom?
Summer
Is Rampion edible?
Yes
Is Rampion toxic?
None
What is Rampion's lifecycle?
Biennial
How is Rampion pollinated?
Insect
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