Peach-leaved Bellflower
Campanula persicifolia
The species name 'persicifolia' literally translates to 'peach-leaved,' referring to its narrow, lance-shaped foliage.
- Scientific name
- Campanula persicifolia
- Taxonomy
- Plantae › Tracheophyta › Magnoliopsida › Asterales › Campanulaceae › Campanula
- IUCN Red List status
- Least Concern
- Population trend
- stable
- Biome
- forest
- Habitat
- Deciduous woodlands, forest edges, and mountain meadows.
- Diet
- Photosynthetic (Sunlight, water, and CO2).
- Range
- Europe, Western Siberia, Turkey, Caucasus, North America (introduced)
- Size
- 30-100 cm in height
- Lifespan
- Perennial (5-10+ years)
- Active
- diurnal
- Threats
- Habitat fragmentation, overgrazing, and competition from invasive shrubs.
- Safe to approach?
- Harmless. These flowers are safe to observe. Avoid picking them to allow seed dispersal; they are best enjoyed in their natural habitat. No medical action required upon contact.
Campanula persicifolia ( peach-leaved bellflower ) is a flowering plant species in the family Campanulaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial growing to 1 m (3 ft 3 in). Its flowers are cup-shaped and can be either lilac-blue or white. Its foliage is narrow and glossy with a bright green appearance.
Photo: purperlibel, CC-BY-SA, via iNaturalist
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