Campanula edulis

Physical Characteristics

Campanula edulis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 6in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

N. Africa - Arabia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - thick and sapid[2, 105, 177]. It is eaten by children[2].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known