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buckbrush
Scientific Name: Ceanothus cuneatus
Family: Rhamnaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Buckbrush: A Diverse Group of Plants
The term "buckbrush" is a common name applied to several North American shrubs that serve as a food source for deer and other animals. It is associated with a variety of plant species, belonging to different genera and families.
Considerations for Pets
- Some species referred to as buckbrush have small leaves.
Considerations for Children
- Some species referred to as buckbrush have small leaves.
- Native baskets can be made from buckbrush and honeysuckle.
Scientific Names and Common Names
- Common Name: Buckbrush
- Other common names mentioned include:
- Maidenbrush
- Wedgeleaf Ceanothus
- Sedgeleaf Buckbrush
- Monterey Ceanothus
- Indian Currant
- Coralberry
- Oregon Teatree
- Redstem Ceanothus
- Fendler's Ceanothus
- Scientific Names:
- Phyllanthopsis phyllanthoides
- Ceanothus cuneatus
- Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
- Purshia tridentata
- Ceanothus fendleri
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Ceanothus cuneatus:
- Synonym: Rhamnus cuneatus
- Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family)
- Symphoricarpos orbiculatus:
- Family: Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family)
- Purshia tridentata:
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Buckbrush species are found throughout North America.
- Specific locations mentioned include:
- South-central U.S. (for Phyllanthopsis phyllanthoides)
- Western North America (for some Ceanothus species)
- Northeast Nebraska (for Symphoricarpos orbiculatus in rangeland, woodland, ravines and near streams)
- Pacific Northwest (for Ceanothus cuneatus var. cuneatus)
- Semi-desert foothills. Woodlands, shrublands, openings.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Typically shrubby plants.
- Symphoricarpos orbiculatus grows as a deciduous shrub mostly three to six feet tall.
- Ceanothus cuneatus has small leaves with shiny tops. The underside of the leaves reveals the plant clearly.
Ecological Role
- Buckbrush species serve as browse for deer, sheep, and other animals.
- Symphoricarpos orbiculatus is an important shrub in North American tallgrass prairie.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Deer feed on buckbrush.
- Used for native baskets with honeysuckle.
Quirky Facts
- Avery Outdoors developed BuckBrush as camo pattern.
- Buck Brush single-reed duck call is Buck's favorite.
Further Information
- USDA NRCS Lockeford Plant Materials (source for plant guide)
- Lewis and Clark Herbarium/Academy of Natural Sciences