Tall Bellflower (Campanula americana)

Family: Bellflower Family (Campanulaceae)

Other Names: American Bellflower

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: July 3*

GPS For Stand: N 39°04.547' W 84°24.867'

Interesting Facts: The most identifying characteristic of this plant is the style that curves outward like an elephants trunk. This species occurs in localized populations in the sandy, yet rich soils of the preserve. When broken, the stems of this plant will exude a milky-white substance.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.