Azorina vidalii

Family: Campanulaceae

What it is like

An evergreen shrub. It grows 0.6-2 m tall. The stems are woody and branched. The leaves are spoon shaped with teeth around the edge. They are 5-15 cm long. They are crowded towards the ends of the stems. The flowers are in loose spikes. They are bell shaped and hang down. They are white or pink. They are 5 cm long.

There is only one Azorina species.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows naturally in the Azores of Portugal. It grows on sea cliffs. It needs full sun or light shade. It grows on rocky, free-draining soils often in exposed sites. It is damaged by frost.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Azores, Europe, Mediterranean, Portugal, Slovenia, Tasmania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed. They can be grown from softwood cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Campanula vidalii;