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flexible ceanothus
Scientific Name: Ceanothus ×flexilis
Family: Rhamnaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Flexible Ceanothus
This page provides information about Flexible Ceanothus, a plant with interesting characteristics and potential uses.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that bees collect nectar from Ceanothus.
Considerations for Children
- The stems of some Ceanothus species are flexible and traditionally used in basket-making.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Ceanothus x flexilis Greene ex McMinn
- Common Name: Flexible Ceanothus
- Other common names include Jersey Tea, New Jersey Tea
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Ceanothus L.
- Family: Rhamnaceae (buckthorn family)
- Plant Symbol: CEFL4
- Synonyms/Alternative Names:Mentions *Ceanothus cuneatus* and *Ceanothus herbaceus* are associated with *Ceanothus x flexilis*.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California, USA.
- Prefers to grow in sunny and dry conditions.
Morphological Characteristics
- Evergreen, semi-erect shrub.
- Typically grows to a height of 2 to 4 feet.
- The distal branchlets are flexible.
Traditional Uses
- Roots and leaves have reputed medicinal properties.
- Long, flexible stems of some species used in basket-making.
- Flexible stems used by Native Americans
- Young flexible shoots can be used for withes of baskets
Quirky Facts
- Flexible ceanothus is sometimes called "Jersey Tea" or "New Jersey Tea"
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=CEFL4