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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Key traits

Plant type
Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.