Campanulastrum americanum


Scientific Name:Campanulastrum americanum
Synonym:Campanula americana
Family:Campanulaceae
Common Name:Tall Bellflower
Authority: (Linneaus) Small
Etymology:Campanulastrum = Latin for "resembling a Campanula" and americanum = described in America
C Value:4
Wetness:FAC
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Genus in Illinois:
1
Duration:Annual
Reproduction:Monoecious
Flower Type:Perfect
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Flower Color:Blue
Growth Habit:Forb
Leaf Arrangement:Alternate
Leaf Type:Simple
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Leaf Margin:Entire
Leaf Toothing:Serrated
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Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
Status (State):Not Listed
Status (Federal):Not Listed
ID Tips:Milky sap, hairy stem. leaves are rough and hairy along major stems
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