Campanulastrum americanum (Linnaeus) Small. Common name: Tall Bellflower. Phenology: Late Jun-Sep; Aug-Oct. Habitat: Moist to fairly dry forests, especially over mafic or calcareous rocks. Distribution: NY, ON, MN, and SD, south to Panhandle FL, LA, and OK.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = K4, Mi, S, Morin (2020); = Campanula americana L. — Ar, C, Fl7, G, GrPl, Mo2, NY, Pa, RAB, Tn, Va, W, WH3, Rosatti (1986); > Campanula americana L. var. americana — F; > Campanula americana L. var. illinoensis (Fresen.) Farw. — F; > Campanulastrum americanum (L.) Small var. americanum — Il; > Campanulastrum americanum (L.) Small var. illinoense (Fresen.) Mohlenbr. — Il. Basionym: Campanula americana L. 1753
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
- Great Plains: FAC
- Midwest: FAC
- Northcentral & Northeast: FAC
Heliophily ⓘ: 6
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