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San Diego buckbrush

Scientific Name: Ceanothus cyaneus

Family: Rhamnaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Ceanothus cyaneus: San Diego Buckbrush

Ceanothus cyaneus, commonly known as San Diego buckbrush or Lakeside ceanothus, is a flowering shrub native to California.

Common Names

  • San Diego Buckbrush
  • Lakeside Ceanothus
  • San Diego Mountain Lilac

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Ceanothus cyaneus Eastw.
  • Family: Rhamnaceae

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in the mountains of San Diego County, California.
  • Also found in California coastal areas from Santa Barbara to San Diego Counties.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Size: Height of 10-15 feet.
  • Evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers that vary from blue.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Deer browse on various Buckbrush species.
  • Attracts flower-visiting insects.

Further Information

  • Calscape.com
  • Discover Life