Alpine Flora of Washington State
Campanulas of Washington state












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There are six species of Campanula found in Washington state:  C. scouleri, C. rutundifolia, C. piperi, C. scabrella, C. parryi, and C. lasiocarpa.  These usually flower in mid- to late summer.

Campanula piperi--Olympic endemic
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Small serated leaves, stemless star-shaped flowers open upward.




























Campanula scabrella--east Cascades, drier slopes
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Leaves whole, flowers small open bells on short stems.






Campanula parryi--Wenatchee mountains
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Leaves whole, flowers funnel-shaped stars on short stems.




























































Campanula lasiocarpa-- west, central Cascades
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Leaves slightly serrated, flowers large bells.






Campanula rotundifolia
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The common Harebell has rounded leaves at base while others are linear, both with smooth edges.