Campanula thyrsoides
Campanula thyrsoides is a flowering plant belonging to the family Campanulaceae.
Etymology
The species name “thyrsoides” derives from the Latin "thyrsus" and refers to the shape of the upright inflorescence of this plant, similar to a panicle with several flowers on opposite pedicels.Subspecies
Subspecies include:- Campanula thyrsoides thyrsoides
- ''Campanula thyrsoides carniolica''
Distribution and habitat
This species is widespread in the Alps, in the Jura mountains and in the Balkans.These plants occurs in limestone alpine lawns on the alpine or subalpine level, generally from 1500 to 2600 meters of altitude, but sometimes from 1000 meters.
Description
Campanula thyrsoides reaches approximately in height. It is a herbaceous erect and perennial flowering plant with a showy dense inflorescence with up to 200 bell-shaped pale yellow flower.The stem is densely leafed, the basal leaves are elongated lanceolate and the stem leaves are tongue-shaped.
The cycle of the plant is biennial, while the buds are placed at ground level. Flowering time generally lasts from July to August, but sometimes as early as June.
These plants are hermaphroditic. Pollination occurs through insects or it is autogamous. Each capsule fruit contains around 120 to 180 seeds. The dissemination of seeds is barochoric.