noun
- A slender plant with blue or purple bell-shaped flowers, native to northern temperate regions.
Usage: Also called bluebell in some regions; the scientific name is Campanula rotundifolia.
Examples
- The harebell swayed gently in the mountain breeze.
- She picked a delicate harebell from the meadow.
- Harebells are common wildflowers in Scotland and northern England.
- The harebell's thin stems make it appear fragile despite its hardiness.
- In late summer, harebells bloom with their characteristic nodding flowers.