Campanula trachelium (Nettle-leaved Bellflower)

This vintage herbarium sheet features an elegant specimen of Campanula trachelium, known as theNettle-leaved Bellflower. Collected and pressed on 21 June, its soft, bell-shaped blooms and textured, serrated leaves retain a graceful presence even after decades of preservation.

The botanist’s handwritten notes—naming the plant Campanule ganteléein French—remain visible along the stem, offering a tender glimpse into the careful study and documentation that shaped early botanical collecting. The original tape, the warm tone of the aged paper, and the natural fading of the petals all contribute to the piece’s quiet charm.

This is a one-of-a-kind vintage botanical, preserved exactly as it was first assembled. It displays beautifully on its own or as part of a curated wall of herbarium pages from theHerbier de Provence collection.

Details
• Vintage original herbarium specimen
• Identified as Campanula trachelium (Nettle-leaved Bellflower)
• Includes handwritten French notes and collection date
• Naturally aged paper with gentle botanical imperfections
• One-of-a-kind piece
• Unframed
• Handle with care; dried botanicals are fragile