Campanula lactiflora

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Campanula lactiflora

Also known as: Milky Bellflower

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Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer

Format: Smal

Height: 1.00 m

Width: 0.80 m

Growth Rate: -

Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers

Edibility:
(3)

Medicinal:
(0)

Features:
None

Description

Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. They have a mild taste with a pleasant sweetness. Flowers can be eaten raw and make a decorative and tasty addition to salads.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/06

End of Harvest: 15/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Fagus sylvatica Beech	Fagus sylvatica provides shade and helps create a cool microclimate beneficial for Campanula lactiflora, enhancing its growth.
Acer campestre Field Maple, Hedge maple	Acer campestre adds nutrients to the soil as it decomposes, supporting the nutrient needs of Campanula lactiflora.
Morus nigra Black Mulberry	Acer saccharum can provide shelter to Campanula lactiflora from wind and excessive sunlight, improving its growing conditions.
Corylus avellana Hazel	Corylus avellana can produce a layer of leaf litter that retains moisture, aiding in the hydration needs of Campanula lactiflora.
Corylus maxima Filbert	Corylus maxima provides additional shade and creates a balanced environment for Campanula lactiflora, enhancing resilience against harsh conditions.
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn	Crataegus monogyna attracts beneficial insects which can aid in pollination of Campanula lactiflora, thus improving its flowering and seed set.
Alnus glutinosa European Alder	Alnus glutinosa can fix nitrogen in the soil, improving soil fertility which benefits Campanula lactiflora.