Orviedo Bellflower

campanula arvatica

The Orviedo Bellflower (Campanula arvatica) is a charming, low-growing alpine perennial endemic to the limestone cliffs and rocky crevices of northern Spain, particularly within the Cantabrian Mountains and the Picos de Europa. Belonging to the bellflower family, Campanulaceae, this hardy little plant forms dense, creeping mats that cling tenaciously to vertical rock faces and loose scree where few other plants can survive. Despite its delicate appearance, it is remarkably resilient, braving harsh mountain winds, intense UV radiation, and freezing winter temperatures.

生息地: Found nestled in limestone rock crevices, alpine screes, and rocky pavements of high-altitude mountain ranges.

外見

This diminutive perennial grows in low, spreading mats usually under 10 to 15 centimeters in height. Its thin, creeping stems bear small, ovate to lanceolate, slightly tooth-edged green leaves. The most striking feature is its star-shaped or upward-facing, shallowly bell-shaped flowers, which measure about 1.5 to 2.5 centimeters across. These blossoms typically display a rich, deep violet-blue hue, complete with five distinct, pointed lobes radiating outward from a pale, creamy-white center that holds a prominent pistil.

界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Asterales科Campanulaceae属Campanula

Orviedo Bellflower

カテゴリ

植物

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Despite living in extreme alpine environments, it forms delicate, paper-thin petals that are surprisingly resilient against heavy mountain rains and wind.

Its scientific name 'arvatica' refers to Arvas, a high-altitude mountain pass in the Cantabrian Mountains where the plant is natively found.

This species is a strict calcicole, meaning it is entirely restricted to calcium-rich limestone soils and rock formations.

特殊能力

It thrives in narrow limestone cracks, using a fine, probing root system to secure anchorage and tap deep moisture reserves in sheer rock faces.

Its low-lying, cushion-like growth form minimizes exposure to harsh alpine winds and helps retain heat and humidity close to the rock surface.

It is a calcicole plant, possessing specialized cellular biochemistry to thrive in extremely calcium-rich, highly alkaline soils.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 5-15 cm
寿命: 3-10 年

食性と食事

As a photoautotrophic plant, the Orviedo Bellflower synthesizes its own food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water through the process of photosynthesis.

主な食物

Sunlight
Carbon dioxide
Water
Soil minerals

生態系とのつながり

mutualism

Bilberry Bumblebee

Bombus monticola

Visits the star-shaped flowers for nectar and pollen, acting as a primary pollinator in high-altitude alpine zones.

competitor

Grooved Saxifrage

Saxifraga canaliculata

Competes for limited space, anchorage, and scarce soil nutrients within the narrow limestone crevices of the Cantabrian Mountains.

特徴

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別名

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コレクション

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安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。

よくある質問

Orviedo Bellflowerを見分けるには？

Orviedo Bellflowerを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Orviedo Bellflowerの長さは何ですか？

5-15 cm

Orviedo Bellflowerの寿命は何ですか？

3-10 年

Orviedo Bellflowerは何を食べますか？

As a photoautotrophic plant, the Orviedo Bellflower synthesizes its own food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water through the process of photosynthesis.

Orviedo Bellflowerは通常どこに生息していますか？

Found nestled in limestone rock crevices, alpine screes, and rocky pavements of high-altitude mountain ranges.