Campanula rotundifolia
(Harebell)
Campanula rotundifolia, Cordova Pass, Las Animas Co. 7067
Campanula rotundifolia, Cordova Pass, Las Animas Co. 7073
Campanula rotundifolia, Farmer’s Korner, Summit Co. 8077
Campanula rotundifolia, Peak 7, Breckenridge 7174/7189
Campanula rotundifolia, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 7198
Campanula rotundifolia, Blue Lakes, Summit Co. 1251
Campanula rotundifolia, Cordova Pass, Las Animas Co. 7077
Campanula rotundifolia, Farmer’s Korner, Summit Co. 8052
| Scientific Name | Campanula rotundifolia | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CARO2 |
| Common Name | Harebell, Bluebell, Bellflower | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 34497 |
| Family | Campanulaceae (Bellflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to alpine (5000 to 13500); meadows, open areas, grassy slopes, tundra.
Plant: Erect perennial with slender, branched stems 4 to 24 inches tall. Leaves: Round or ovate lower leaves wither early; linear to lanceolate stem leaves 1/4 to 1-1/4 inches long, alternate, sessile and smooth margins. Inflorescence: Solitary or a loose raceme of bell-shaped, nodding blossoms each up to 3/4-inch long; corolla with 5 lavender lobes that are less than 1/2 the length of the corolla; sepals shorter than C. parryi. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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