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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