The Bergamo Prealps have shown the world a new species of Campanula, the discovery was made by a team of researchers from the University of Milan and Siena
In a green corner of the Bergamo Prealps, a team of passionate botanists has made a truly sensational discovery: a new species of Campanula. Never seen before, it stands out for its unique habitat and delicate beauty. Baptized as Bergomensis, it was discovered only thanks to the joint efforts of the experts ofUniversities of Milan and Sienatogether with the group Bergamo Alpine Flora. This new species of flower stands out for its graceful appearance and the fact that it grows in very unusual places. Let’s talk about limestone debris slopes at low altitude, hidden in the valleys near Clusone. The flower has piqued the curiosity of scientists due to its similarities with the species called “cespitosa”, which adorns the eastern Alps. However, after a careful genetic and morphological analysis, it emerged that Bergomensis is something in itself, with its own characteristics that make it unique in its kind. Some lucky specimens of this new species have been successfully cultivated and now grace theCittà Studi Botanical Garden of Milanwhere they continue to be studied and admired.
Campanula Bergomensis: the Bergamo Prealps now have a new flower
Bergomensis is not just a pleasure for the eyes. It is also a natural treasure that needs to be protected. Its presence is limited and vulnerable, so much so that researchers highlight the importance of protect it from threats of human expansion. Barbara Valle, project researcher and authoritative voice in the field, urgently underlines the need for conservation interventions for this species, which risks disappearing before it is even completely understood.
Marco Caccianiga, head of the research, reminds us that nature still has many secrets to reveal and that knowing biodiversity in depth is the first step towards protecting it. The discovery of Campanula Bergomensis is a living testimony to the unexplored richness of Italian flora and a warning not to take what surrounds us for granted. It is an invitation to explore, protect and enhance the diversity of our planet, because each new species is a precious piece in the mosaic of life.
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