Cornish Bellflower (Campanula alliariifolia)

Family: Campanulaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Campanula alliariifolia is a deciduous Perennial growing to 0.7 m (2ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in leaf from April to November, in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant bitterness. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; The leaves are rather hairy and, especially as they age, have a slightly unpleasant bitterness.; They are acceptable as a minor ingredient in mixed salads, but are generally less than pleasant to eat on their own.; Flowers - a pleasant taste and texture with a slight sweetness.

Habitat & North American Range

Open scrub and conifer forests, occasionally on cliffs but frequently on steep banks. Naturalized on banks and rough ground, especially by railways, in southern England. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)