Lancing Nature

Wildlife Image Galleries

Family: Campanulaceae

Commonly known as the Bellflower family, characterised by their often bell-shaped flowers.

Round-headed Rampion
Phyteuma orbiculare Round-headed Rampion

Also known affectionately as the "Pride of Sussex".

Height: 20–50 cm

Flowering Time: June – August

Site: Lancing Ring LNR

Wikipedia Reference

Round-headed Rampion Close-up

The intense blue colouration is a hallmark of this species when in full bloom on the chalk pits.