Common Name: Himalayan Bellflower
Scientific Name: Campanula pallida
Family: Campanulaceae
Nepali Name: Gaanobuti ( गानॊबूटी ), Nepali bikh ( नेपाली विख )
Size: 15-60 cm tall
Location: Kagbeni, Mustang, Nepal

The Himalayan Bellflower is a delicate wildflower found across the mid to high hills of Nepal at elevations of around 1,000–4,500 meters, where it grows on grassy slopes, rocky banks, open woodlands, trailsides, and even old stone walls. Its slender, branching stems bear soft, hairy leaves with finely toothed margins.

The flowers are small and nodding, with a graceful bell-shaped form that ranges from pale lilac and bluish-purple to deep violet. Each bloom measures around 1–1.5 cm long and is lightly hairy on the outside, giving the plant a soft appearance. Flowering mainly occurs from spring to autumn, adding subtle colour to Himalayan landscapes.

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