Campanula rotundifolia, August 1, 2023
Common & scientific name
Harebell, Campanula rotundifolia
Family
Bellflower, Campanulaceae
Location
Roadside, 10,700’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
This IS the bluebell of Scotland (not our smaller Mertensia bluebells). The fact that this plant is sometimes found in areas inhabited by hares—rabbits—may explain its common name. It is commonly found on the Pass in the montane and subalpine zones.
Meadow 10,400’, August 2, 2023