Tall Bluebell - native (Wahlenbergia stricta)

Family: Campanulaceae (Bluebell family).

Native.

It is by far the commonest bluebell and is widespread and common throughout the local forests.

Recognise:

• it is a tall bluebell (c 50cm high)
• there are usually several stems rising from the base
• at least the bottom leaves (and often all the leaves) are in opposite pairs
• the leaves are often crinkled.

Photo 1: Rare double flowered form. Wattle Flat. 2: Blackwood. 3: Muckleford. 4: Kalimna, Castlemaine.