Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of flowering plant: Campanula pyramidalis is the scientific name for a specific perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the genus Campanula (bellflowers). It is characterized by its tall, pyramid-shaped inflorescences covered with numerous bell-shaped flowers.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden's centerpiece was a stunning Campanula pyramidalis in full bloom.
  • She specializes in cultivating rare species like Campanula pyramidalis.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical and horticultural contexts: The name is used precisely to identify this specific species within scientific, gardening, or academic discussions. It is often italicized as per convention for scientific names.
  • The study focused on the pollination ecology of Campanula pyramidalis.

Variants and Related Words

• Common Name: Chimney bellflower.
• Genus: (noun): The larger genus containing many species commonly called bellflowers or campanulas.
• Family: Campanulaceae (noun): The plant family to which it belongs.

Synonyms

• Chimney bellflower: The most widely used common name in English.
• Pyramidal bellflower: A descriptive common name referencing its shape.

Notes

• This is a taxonomic name. It is typically used in its full, italicized form () or, after first mention, can be abbreviated as . In casual gardening talk, its common name "chimney bellflower" is more frequent.

Noun

1. bellflower of southeastern Europe