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sedgeleaf buckbrush

Scientific Name: Ceanothus cuneatus var. fascicularis

Family: Rhamnaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Buckbrush (Ceanothus cuneatus)

Buckbrush is a common name applied to several species of North American Ceanothus. This page focuses on varieties of Ceanothus cuneatus, particularly Ceanothus cuneatus var. fascicularis.

Common Names

  • Buckbrush
  • Sedgeleaf Buckbrush
  • Monterey Ceanothus
  • Sand Buckbrush
  • Lompoc Ceanothus

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Ceanothus cuneatus (Hook.) Nutt.
  • Family: Rhamnaceae
  • Rank: Variety
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted
  • Synonyms:
    • Rhamnus cuneatus
    • Ceanothus cuneatus subsp. fascicularis C.L.Schmidt (synonym)

Varieties of Ceanothus cuneatus

  • Ceanothus cuneatus var. fascicularis (McMinn) Hoover - Sedgeleaf Buckbrush
  • Ceanothus cuneatus var. rigidus (Nutt.) Hoover - Monterey Ceanothus

Distribution and Habitat

Buckbrush is commonly found in:

  • Oregon
  • California
  • Baja California

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Habit: Shrub
  • Type: Perennial plant

Ecological Role

Ceanothus species are known to be nitrogen-fixing. This is performed by bacteria in the root nodules.

Cultivation

  • Fertilize when planting or every 2-3 years, towards the end of winter or the beginning of Autumn.

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • USDA
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)
  • Plant database for natives Rhamnaceae
  • pfaf.org
  • Amazon (for seeds and plants)
  • portail-jardin.com