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Giant Bellflower

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower     Edible Symbol    Pet Toxicity
Image of Giant Bellflower
Campanula Latifolia
Order: Asterales Family: Campanulaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Giant Bellflower
MainColor Violet
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season July
ImageUrl Campanula-005
Photographer DP
Location Stratford
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Giant Bellflower is a tall, herbaceous perennial with striking blue to violet bell-shaped flowers. It typically grows up to 1.5 metres in height and has broad, toothed leaves. The plant blooms in summer, adding a splash of colour to woodland gardens.

Distribution

Native to Europe and parts of Asia, it thrives in moist, shaded environments such as woodlands and riverbanks. It is also found in some parts of North America as an introduced species.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility Edible Symbol  

Edible - young leaves can be consumed raw or cooked, though they are not commonly used in cuisine.

Human Toxicity

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - safe for pets, with no known toxic effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

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