Bellflower family (Campanulaceae)
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
It comprises about 70 genera. The most important ones are the following:
JASIONE
LAURENTIA
LEGOUSIA
LOBELIA
PHYTEUMA
TRACHELIUM
WAHLENBERGIA
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This article was endorsed by Julián Masats - Technical agricultural engineer specialized in horticulture and gardening.
