Betony-leaved Rampion (Phyteuma betonicifolium, Betonien-Teufelskralle) is a perennial herb native to mountain meadows and open forests, preferring calcareous soils. It features slender stems topped with loose clusters of pale violet to bluish flowers and broad, toothed leaves resembling betony.
Ecologically, it provides valuable nectar for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies, especially in alpine and subalpine regions where few other plants bloom at the same time. As a species of undisturbed, nutrient-poor habitats, it contributes to the biodiversity and stability of mountain ecosystems.

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