Ravenella angustiflora
Eastwood's bellflower
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Family: Campanulaceae · Type: Herb · Native
Ravenella angustiflora (Eastwood's bellflower) is a native California herb in the Campanulaceae family, recognized by small cylindric corolla and oblong-ovate leaves.
Eastwood's bellflower is a California native annual found in northern coastal, San Francisco Bay, and southern coastal ranges in chaparral, burned areas, and serpentine soil at elevations of 30 to 1,000 meters. Flowering from May to June, this plant produces pale blue to white flowers in small cylindric corollas about 2.5 to 6 millimeters long. Growing with stiffly hairy erect stems 5 to 20 centimeters tall, it has an upright, slender form. Its leathery leaves are sessile, oblong-ovate, 4.5 to 9 millimeters long, with few teeth along the margins. The fruit is spheric with strong ribs and pores near the middle.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: 3 sympatric species; distinguished by small cylindric corolla and oblong-ovate leaves
Habitat and range
Habitat: Chaparral, burns, serpentine soil
Elevation: 30-1000 m
California counties: Santa Cruz, Marin, Lake, Colusa, Sonoma, Solano, Mendocino, Napa, San Luis Obispo, El Dorado
Bloom period
Ravenella angustiflora blooms May-Jun.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ravenella angustiflora native to California?
Yes. Ravenella angustiflora is native to California (recorded as native).
When does Ravenella angustiflora bloom?
Ravenella angustiflora blooms May-Jun.
Where in California does Ravenella angustiflora grow?
Ravenella angustiflora occurs in Santa Cruz, Marin, Lake, Colusa, Sonoma, Solano, Mendocino, Napa and other counties, at elevations of 30-1000 m.
What plant family does Ravenella angustiflora belong to?
Ravenella angustiflora is in the Campanulaceae family, genus Ravenella.
What habitat does Ravenella angustiflora grow in?
Ravenella angustiflora grows in Chaparral, burns, serpentine soil.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · Index of California Plant Names · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-10-07
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