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Rampion bellflower

Campanula rapunculus

Description:

Campanula rapunculus, common name rampion bellflower, rampion, or rover bellflower, is a species of bellflower (Campanula) in the family Campanulaceae.[1] This species was once widely grown in Europe for its leaves, which were used like spinach, and its parsnip-like root, which was used like a radish.[2] The Brothers Grimm's tale Rapunzel took its name from this plant.

Habitat:

Mediterranean shrubland

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MargaritaOrlova

מחוז חיפה, Israel

Spotted on Apr 15, 2014
Submitted on Oct 19, 2014

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