Campanula Rapunculus

Plant Characteristics
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Cultivation

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Scientific Names

Read about Campanula Rapunculus in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Campanula Rapunculus, Linn. (Rapunculus verus, Fourr.). Rampion. Fig. 763. Biennial or perennial, 2-3 ft.: root spindle- or long-radish-shaped, ½in- thick, white: st. erect sulcate: lower lvs. obovate, short-petioled, somewhat crenate; st.-lvs. linear-lanceolate, entire: fls. calyx-tube obconical,lobes lilac, in a spike or raceme; glabrous or bristly, erect, awl-shaped, a half shorter than or nearly equal to the funnel-shaped corolla. Eu., Orient, N. Asia, N. Afr.—The roots and lvs. are eaten as a salad. The seeds, which are very small, are sown in the open ground in early May either broadcast or in drills. A little sand mixed with the seed gives an evener sowing. Press firmlv, and water carefully. Thin out the seedlings if necessary. Water freely in hot weather. A fresh sowing may be made in June, as early-sown plants may run to seed. Roots are gathered in Oct. and may be stored in sand for winter use. "Rapunculus" means a little turnip. ^CH The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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