Campanula scheuchzeri is a species of bellflower in the family Campanulaceae. The Latin name of the species honors the Swiss botanist Johann Jakob Scheuchzer (1672–1733).

Description

Campanula scheuchzeri can reach a height of 10–30 centimetres (3.9–11.8 in). It forms solitary blue or purple campanulate flowers. They bloom from July to August.

Distribution

This species is native to Iberian Peninsula, France, the Apennine and the Balkan Peninsula, Central Europe and Romania.

Habitat

It can be found in mountain regions at an elevation 1,300–2,600 metres (4,300–8,500 ft) above sea level.

References

  • Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003
  • Pignatti S. - Flora d'Italia (3 voll.) - Edagricole - 1982
  • Tutin, T.G. et al. - Flora Europaea, second edition - 1993

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