Campanula portenschlagiana Adria bellflower (Campanulaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Campanula portenschlagiana
Adria bellflower
Evergreen perennial
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The Campanula portenschlagiana plant species is found in S. Europe. Naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Campanulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Adria bellflower. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. muralis. Portenschl.

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Latin Name:  Campanula portenschlagiana
Common Name:  Adria bellflower
Family:  Campanulaceae
Author:  Schult.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.25   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Naturalized on walls and rocky banks in central and southern England.

Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[K]. The leaves are rather small, but they are produced all year round[K]. They have a mild flavour and make an acceptable ingredient in mixed salads, especially in the winter, but i find that, eaten in quantity, they become a bit unpleasant[K]. Flowers - raw. Very freely produced, they have a pleasant flavour and make a very decorative addition to salads[K].

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