Campanula rapunculus
Campanula rapunculus
Campanula rapunculus (pronunciation: kam-PAN-yoo-luh ra-PUNK-yoo-lus), also known as rampion bellflower or rampant bellflower, is a species of bellflower in the family Campanulaceae. The plant is native to western Asia and Europe.
Etymology
The genus name Campanula is derived from the Latin word campana, meaning "bell", referring to the bell-shaped flowers of plants in this genus. The species name rapunculus is a diminutive form of rapum, the Latin word for "turnip", referring to the turnip-like roots of this plant.
Description
Campanula rapunculus is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has a taproot, and its leaves are lanceolate to ovate. The flowers are bell-shaped, blue or violet, and bloom from June to August.
Culinary use
The leaves and roots of Campanula rapunculus are edible and have been used in traditional European cuisine. The roots are often boiled and served as a vegetable, while the leaves can be used in salads.
Medicinal use
In traditional medicine, Campanula rapunculus has been used for its purported diuretic and expectorant properties. However, scientific evidence supporting these uses is limited.
Related terms
- Campanula: A genus of flowering plants in the family Campanulaceae, commonly known as bellflowers.
- Campanulaceae: A family of flowering plants, also known as the bellflower family.
- Perennial plant: A plant that lives for more than two years.
- Taproot: The largest, most central, and most dominant root of some plants.
- Lanceolate: A term describing a type of leaf shape.
- Ovate: A term describing a type of leaf shape.
- Diuretic: A substance that promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine.
- Expectorant: A type of drug that helps bring up mucus and other material from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Campanula rapunculus
- Wikipedia's article - Campanula rapunculus
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