Physoplexis comosa, the tufted horned rampion, is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae, native to alpine Europe. It is the only species in its genus, and was formerly included in Phyteuma.[4] Molecular evidence closely links this species with Phyteuma nigrum.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Campanulaceae |
| Subfamily: | Campanuloideae |
| Genus: | Physoplexis Schur (1853) |
| Species: | P. comosa
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| Physoplexis comosa (L.) Schur (1853)
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It is an herbaceous perennial growing to 8 cm (3 in) tall by 10 cm (4 in) wide, with glossy toothed narrow oval leaves, and dense umbels of necked, pale mauve flowers with prominent purple tips (tufts) in summer.[5] It is found in the Alps at elevations of 300–2,000 m (984–6,562 ft).[1]
The specific epithet comosa means "tufted".[6]
In cultivation it is suitable for the rockery or alpine garden, and has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ a b Jogan, N.; Gargano, D.; Montagnani, C.; Bernhardt, K.G. (2011). "Physoplexis comosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T162148A5549098. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T162148A5549098.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Physoplexis Schur". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Physoplexis comosa (L.) Schur". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Alpine Garden Society - Physoplexis comosa". Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- ^ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 978-1405332965.
- ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. p. 224. ISBN 9781845337315.
- ^ "RHS Plant Selector - Physoplexis comosa". Retrieved 6 February 2021.
- ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 78. Retrieved 27 April 2018.