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Okay, Harebells! Yet another flower that is shaped like a bell; these flowers are thin papery and appear as a blue, violet, or even purple. The Harebell goes by many a name. Such as Bluebell (even though bluebells are totally different plant), bellflower, lady's thimble, witch's thimble, heathbells, fairies' thimbles, dead men's bells, and Scottish bluebell. The scientific name for the Harebell is campanula rotundifolia. Harebells tend to flower from June to September, so in the summer and fall.
These flowers are not toxic to humans, and are safe around children. Actually, they are a great source of Vitamin C, and their leaves are edible. They can be added in salads as well as smoothies. Harebells have some medicinal uses, too. The root has been chewed in the treatment of of heart as well as lung problems. An infusion of the root has been utilized as ear drops for a sore ear and a decoction has been used as a wash or drunk in the treatment of sore eyes. These flowers are non-toxic to pets, however they are not a dietary addition because if ingested it can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal upset, so if you wish to obtain this flower and you have pets just be sure to keep it out of their reach.
The harebell was formerly used in the production of blue dyes for tartans. The common name of the harebell refers to the folk beliefs that it either grew in places visited often by hares or that witches used juices squeezed from this flower to transform into hares.
The harebells are associated with many a legend. In Scottish folklore, harebells are said to be a favorite home of fairies, and that walking through a patch of them is said to cast a spell on the walker. Some believed that if you rang the harebells you could summon the fairies. As forementioned the name may come from legends of witches using them to transform into hares to hide amongst the flowers. In parts of Britain, harebells are in association with death and grief, and are often planted near graves. The harebell is said to carry tales of transformation and enchantment, and to lead wanderers astray with its spells. In American folklore, this flower is associated with intelligence and adaptability. In Scotland, the harebell is symbolic of constancy as well as everlasting love.
The harebell is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America as well as Eurasia, though it is mostly associated with Scotland. The harebell thrives in temperate climates and it is found mainly in meadows, woods, as well as cliffsides around these areas.
Spiritually, the harebell is associated with enchantment, transformation, and the fairy realm. It also symbolizes affection and grief.
