Campanula persicifolia Harebell (Campanulaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Campanula persicifolia
Harebell
Evergreen perennial
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The Campanula persicifolia plant species is found in Europe to western and northern Asia. Locally naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Campanulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Harebell. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. crystalocalyx.

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Latin Name:  Campanula persicifolia
Common Name:  Harebell
Family:  Campanulaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.45

Habitat:  Commons and open woods[13, 17].

Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[2, 105]. Rich in vitamin C[74]. A mild flavour, it is nice in salads and is liked by most people who try it[K]. The plant forms over-wintering basal rosettes of leaves and thus provides a source of fresh leaves throughout the winter[K]. The main problem with these leaves is that they are very narrow and it takes quite a lot of picking in order to obtain a reasonable quantity[K]. Root - raw[74]. Flowers - raw. A pleasant sweetness, and a very ornamental addition to mixed salads[K].

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