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wavyleaf ceanothus
Scientific Name: Ceanothus foliosus
Family: Rhamnaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Wavyleaf Ceanothus (Ceanothus foliosus)
Ceanothus foliosus, commonly known as Wavyleaf Ceanothus, is a flowering shrub belonging to the buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a shrub.
- Has slender branches and small leaves
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ceanothus foliosus
- Common Name: Wavyleaf Ceanothus
- Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn family)
- Genus: Ceanothus L. (containing approximately 50-60 species)
- Synonyms: Ceanothus foliosus Parry
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety (e.g., Ceanothus foliosus var. foliosus, Ceanothus foliosus var. medius)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California, USA.
- Specifically found from Santa Cruz County north to Humboldt County, and in San Diego County. Variety medius is found south of these areas.
- Grows in northern, southern, and central California.
- Prefers dry slopes.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Evergreen shrub.
- Can grow to 4-5 feet high in inland areas.
- Typically grows to 1-2 feet high near the coast due to wind exposure.
- One cultivar is reported to be a mounding shrub reaching 2-3 feet.
- Has small, glossy green leaves.
- Blooms in June, featuring purplish-blue flowers.
- It is a perennial subshrub.
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides information on Ceanothus foliosus.
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Ceanothus foliosus.
- Information can also be found at Dave's Garden and the International Plant Names Index.