Harebell, Bluebell, Variously coloured bellflower
Campanula versicolor
Family: Campanulaceae
What it is like
It is an evergreen perennial herb. It does not have hairs. The stems are stout and erect or curving upwards. They branch at the top. The leaves are leathery. The leaves at the base are oval and often with a heart-shaped base. They have stalks. The upper leaves do not have stalks and are narrow at the base. It has blue harebell flowers. They have a deeper violet centre. The flowers are 15-25 mm long and 25-30 mm wide. They are borne in clusters along the spike like branches.
There are about 300 Campanula species.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in rocky places and often near cliffs.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The young leaves are used in salads. They are also eaten cooked. The flowers are also eaten.
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves, stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Casa caseddhi