Harebell

Campanula rotundifolia — Campanulaceae

Italiano: Campanula — Campanella

Description

Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) belongs to the Campanulaceae family and is native to Europe. It thrives in Dry grassland, Rocky slopes, Limestone areas environments across regions including Scandinavia, UK, Alps, Mountains. Botanically, Harebell is delicate blue bell flowers edible salad. Leaves mild historic potherb.. It is also known locally as Campanella. The edible parts include Flowers, Leaves. With an edibility rating of 5/10, it ranks as a moderate wild food source. Harvesting is best done during August, July and June. Nutritionally, Harebell stands out for its Vitamin K (20.0mg, 17% DV), Vitamin C (8.0mg, 9% DV) and Vitamin A (40.0mg, 4% DV). It also provides 1.5g protein and 1.8g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Harebell offers a Mild flavor profile. Flowers salad leaves minor. Common culinary applications include flower salad, minor historic. Popular preparations include Harebell flower salad, Sauteed greens with garlic, Wild green pesto, Leafy green soup. For storage, fresh 2d. Safety note: No toxicity. Antinutrient content is no significant. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.

🌿 Foraging Tips

Where to find: Grows in Dry grassland, Rocky slopes, Limestone areas across Scandinavia, UK, Alps, Mountains.

🍳 Recipe: Harebell flower salad

Preparation method: Flowers salad leaves minor
Flavor profile: Mild
Edible parts: Flowers, Leaves

This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.

When to harvest: Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Lookalike (safe): No similar bell
⚠️ Lookalike (toxic): No poisonous
Tip: Always verify identification with multiple sources before consuming any wild plant. When in doubt, do not eat it.

Edibility

5/10
Toxicity: No toxicity
Antinutrients: No significant
Safe lookalikes: No similar bell
Dangerous: No poisonous

Harvest Calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Edible parts: Flowers, Leaves
Preparation: Flowers salad leaves minor
Flavor: Mild

Nutrition (per 100g)

Protein: 1.5g
Fat: 0.2g
Fiber: 1.8g
Vitamin C: 8.0mg (8%DV)
Vitamin A: 40mcg (4%DV)
Vitamin E: 0.3mg (2%DV)
Vitamin K: 20mcg (16%DV)
Folate (B9): 5mcg (1%DV)
Calcium: 15.0mg (1%DV)
Iron: 0.2mg (1%DV)
Magnesium: 12mg (2%DV)
Potassium: 100mg (2%DV)
Zinc: 0.3mg (2%DV)

Culinary Uses: flower salad, minor historic Storage: Fresh 2d

Recipes

  • Harebell flower salad
  • Sauteed greens with garlic
  • Wild green pesto
  • Leafy green soup
  • Wild winter pesto made from Harebell
  • Traditional Harebell soup
  • Harebell and potato frittata

Where It Grows

Continent: Europe
Regions: Scandinavia, UK, Alps, Mountains
Habitat: Dry grassland, Rocky slopes, Limestone areas
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Important: Always verify plant identification before consumption. This content is for informational purposes only. Consult reliable sources and experts before eating any wild plant. Improper identification can be dangerous.

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Sources & References

Kew Plants of the World USDA PLANTS Wikipedia (EN)