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The bellflower family - campanulaceae - includes about 2000 species ,spread all around the world. They
are mainly annual herbs.
| Leaves ( 1 ) : alternate,undivided without stipules. |
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| Flowers : | |
| Grouped in little heads or spikes. | |
| Calyx ( 3 ) : 5 lobes ( sometimes 2) | |
| Corolla ( 4 ) : regular with 5 lobes. | |
| Stamens : 5 | |
| Ovary : below petals with 3 to 5 stigmas | |
| Fruit: a capsule |
GENERA
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It comprises about 70 genera. The most important ones are the following:
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