Physoplexis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Campanulaceae |
Subfamily: | Campanuloideae |
Genus: |
Physoplexis Schur |
Species: | P. comosa
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Binomial name | |
Physoplexis comosa (L.) Schur
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Physoplexis comosa, the tufted horned rampion, is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae, native to alpine Europe. It is the only species in its genus, and was formerly included in Phyteuma. [2] Molecular evidence closely links this species with Phyteuma nigrum.
It is an herbaceous perennial growing to 8 cm (3 in) tall by 10 cm (4 in) wide, with glossy toothed narrow oval leaves, and dense umbels of necked, pale mauve flowers with prominent purple tips (tufts) in summer. [3] It is found in the Alps at altitudes of 300–2,000 m (984–6,562 ft). [1]
The specific epithet comosa means "tufted". [4]
In cultivation it is suitable for the rockery or alpine garden, and has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. [5] [6]