Wahlenbergia facts for kids
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Wahlenbergia is a group of flowering plants. It includes about 150 to 270 different kinds, called species. These plants belong to the Campanulaceae family, which is also known as the bellflower family.
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Where Wahlenbergia Plants Live
You can find Wahlenbergia plants almost everywhere in the world. The only continent where they do not grow naturally is North America. Most of these plants come from Africa and Australasia. Australasia includes places like Australia and New Zealand.
These plants have spread very far. They even grow on islands in the middle of the ocean. For example, four different kinds of Wahlenbergia are found on the island of St Helena. One of these, called W. roxburghii, is now extinct. This means it no longer exists anywhere in the world.
What is a Genus?
In science, a genus is a way to group similar living things together. It is like a family name for plants. For example, all Wahlenbergia species are related to each other. They share many common features.
The Bellflower Family
Wahlenbergia is part of the Campanulaceae family. This family is often called the bellflower family. Many plants in this group have flowers that look like bells. These flowers can be many different colors, like blue, purple, or white.
Images for kids
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Wahlenbergia violacea
See also
In Spanish: Wahlenbergia para niños
