What is the common name of the bellflower? An introduction to the alternative names of the bellflower
The bellflower is a perennial herbaceous plant, with dark blue or dark purple flowers, and is a very beautiful ornamental flower. Judging by the name alone, many people think the bellflower is the stem of a tangerine, but it actually is not. Let's learn together about what the bellflower is!
Alternative names of the bellflower
Baofu flower, bell flower, monk's cap flower.
Growth habits of the bellflower
The bellflower originally grew in hilly areas below 1100 m in altitude, likes a cool climate, is relatively cold-tolerant, and is suitable for growing in an environment with plenty of sunlight. The most suitable growing soil is neutral sandy loam rich in phosphorus and potassium fertilizer.
The lifespan of bellflower seeds is 1 year, and storing them at low temperature can extend the lifespan of the seeds. In an environment of 0~4°C, dry seeds can be stored for 18 months. And the germination rate can also be increased by 3.5~4 times.
Medicinal value of the bellflower
The bellflower can diffuse the lungs, soothe the throat, eliminate phlegm, and discharge pus. It is used to treat cough with excessive phlegm, chest tightness and poor breathing, sore throat, hoarseness, lung abscess with pus vomiting, and sores with pus formed but not yet ruptured, with very good effects.
Flower language of the bellflower
Legend says that the blooming of the bellflower represents the arrival of happiness once again, so the bellflower has a double meaning - eternal love and hopeless love.
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