species 14,255 observations
Rampion
Campanula rapunculus
Field notes
Campanula rapunculus, common name rampion bellflower, rampion, rover bellflower, or rapunzel, is a species of bellflower (Campanula) in the family Campanulaceae.
This species was once widely grown in Europe for its leaves, which were used like spinach, and its parsnip-like root, which was used like a radish.
The Brothers Grimm fairy tale Rapunzel took its name from this plant.
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supported in the US
supported in the US
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.




