any of numerous plants of the genus Campanula, having usually bell-shaped flowers and including many species cultivated as ornamentals.
any of various other plants having bell-shaped flowers.
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Scanning electron microscopy identified pollen grains from myrtle, mint and other known embalming , as well as poplar and bellflower, which were in bloom when the king died.
From Scientific American ● Mar. 1, 2013
The late-18th-century unsigned piece, made of cherry and tulip poplar, has bellflower and scallop inlays and flared cabriole supports that scholars call “bandy legs.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 6, 2012
"But the little blue flower near the water—I want that, too," said the oak; "and the bellflower, and the dear little daisy."
From The Ontario Readers Third Book by Ontario. Ministry of Education
Here is an illustration of ripe pods of a bellflower, Campanula turbinata, nodding instead of erect.
From Seed Dispersal by Beal, W. J. (William James)
The yellow bellflower is a large, yellow winter apple.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
Goforth retired from her job as a schoolteacher, most recently at Albert Baxter Elementary School in Bellflower, within the past two years, her daughter said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Cajon, 23-25, 25-22, 25-17, 12-25, 15-13 Bellflower d.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026
The victim, Adbadalla Thabet, collected cash from gas stations in Downey, Bellflower, Compton and Lynwood early in the morning before driving to the bank.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2026
Bellflower coach Keith Miller, whose son, Austin, is one of the top tight ends from the class of 2029, got a school visit from Chesney, who also met Miller’s wife.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026
Among the sorts planted which proved failures were Yellow Bellflower, Fulton Strawberry, White Winter Pearmain, Baldwin, the Russets and some others.
From The Apple by Various
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