Campanula betulifolia
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Campanulaceae |
| Genus: | Campanula |
| Species: | C. betulifolia
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| Campanula betulifolia | |
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Campanula betulifolia, the birch-leaved bellflower, is a flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae.[3] It is native to Turkey, where it grows in crevices in volcanic cliffs. The plant was named in 1850 by the German botanist Karl Koch, following plant-collecting expeditions to the Caucasus.[2]
A small clump-forming herbaceous perennial growing to 10 cm (3.9 in) tall by 50 cm (20 in) wide, it has dark green birch-like leaves. In late Spring, clusters of narrow pink buds open to white bell-shaped flowers. There is also a pink-flowered form. As it has a cascading habit and requires sharp drainage it is suitable for planting in an elevated position in a rockery or alpine garden.[2]
In cultivation in the UK this plant was accorded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit in 1993.[4]
References
- ^ "The Plant List - Campanula betulifolia". Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- ^ a b c "Campanula betulifolia". Plants of the World Online. Kew Science. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ "Campanula betulifolia K.Koch". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ "RHS Plantfinder - Campanula betulifolia". Retrieved 26 January 2018.