Campanula rotundifolia
(Harebell)
Campanula rotundifolia, Lake Dillon, Summit Co. 5767
Campanula rotundifolia, Peak 7, Breckenridge 7174/7189
Campanula rotundifolia, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 7198
Campanula rotundifolia, Blue Lakes, Summit Co. 1251
Campanula rotundifolia, Black Powder Pass, Summit Co. 05045
Campanula rotundifolia, Lake Dillon, Summit Co. 5762
| 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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