Campanula poscharskyana Degen

Perennial, with numerous, long, trailing stems, often forming a loose mat. Basal lvs with petiole to c. 20 cm long. Lamina 3–6 × 2.5–5 cm, broad-ovate, almost glabrous, 2-serrate and ciliate; base cordate; uppermost lvs smaller, with short petioles. Fls declined, horizontal, or suberect, many in a ± secund, narrow, racemose infl.; pedicels to 20 mm long, glabrous or glabrate; bracts and bracteoles ciliate. Calyx 6–8 mm long; lobes narrow-lanceolate, ± purple, with 2–4, glandular, ciliate teeth. Corolla c. 1.5 cm long, very broadly funnelform; lobes deep, lanceolate-elliptic, soon reflexed, bluish mauve. Stigmas 3. Mature capsule not seen, turbinate.

[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]

Flowering: Jan.–Dec.