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bush rue

Scientific Name: Cneoridium dumosum

Family: Rutaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Bush Rue (Cneoridium dumosum)

Bush Rue, scientifically known as Cneoridium dumosum, is a chaparral shrub related to oranges and limes. It is noted for its pleasant fragrance.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cneoridium dumosum (Nutt.) Hook. f. ex Baill.
  • Common Names: Bush Rue, Coast Spice Bush, Spice Bush, Berry Rue
  • Family: Rutaceae (Citrus Family)
  • Genus: Cneoridium (monotypic)
  • Synonym: Pitavia dumosa

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the coastal bluffs of southern California and Baja California.
  • Specifically found on mesas and bluffs near the coast in Orange County, and on coastal mesa tops in general.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Evergreen shrub.
  • Highly-branched.
  • May exceed a meter in height.
  • Aromatic white flowers resembling citrus blossoms.
  • Leaves are long and oval with a blue-green color.

Additional Resources

  • California Academy of Sciences
  • Calscape
  • Discover Life
  • CalPhotos