Where Does Rampion Grow

rampion, any member of the genus Phyteuma, of the bellflower family (Campanulaceae), consisting of about 40 species of perennial plants with long, clustered, hornlike buds and flowers. The genus is native to sunny fields and meadows of the Mediterranean region.

What vegetable is a rampion?

L. Campanula rapunculus, common name rampion bellflower, rampion, rover bellflower, or rapunzel, is a species of bellflower (Campanula) in the family Campanulaceae. This species was once widely grown in Europe for its leaves, which were used like spinach, and its parsnip-like root, which was used like a radish.

Are ramps and rampion the same?

Both are edible root vegetables that can be eaten raw, and the rampion leaves are typically eaten as well as the bulb. The rampion is what Rapunzel, of Grimm’s Fairy Tales fame, craved. Dining Tip: What you see more of lately are ramps, also known as Wild Leeks. Ramps are popping up on fine dining menus.