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wavyleaf ceanothus
Scientific Name: Ceanothus foliosus var. foliosus
Family: Rhamnaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub, Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Ceanothus foliosus
Ceanothus foliosus is a species of flowering shrub known by the common name Wavyleaf Ceanothus.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has slender branches and small leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ceanothus foliosus
- Common Name: Wavyleaf Ceanothus
- Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn family)
- Synonyms: Ceanothus foliosus Parry, Ceanothus foliosus Parry var. foliosus, Ceanothus foliosus C. Parry, Ceanothus foliosus var. foliosus
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety (var. foliosus)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California.
- Specifically found from Santa Cruz County north to Humboldt County, and in San Diego County (with var. medius south).
- Grows in northern, southern and central California.
- Tends to grow in dry slopes.
- Found in inland areas and near the coast.
Morphological Characteristics
- Evergreen shrub.
- Can grow to four or five feet high in inland areas, and one to two feet high near the coast (affected by wind).
- Has tiny, glossy green leaves, especially in some cultivars.
- Blooms in June.
- Features purplish blue blooms (specifically Ceanothus foliosus var. foliosus).
- It is a perennial shrub.
Additional Information
- It is a nitrogen-fixing shrub.
Further Resources
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- Dave's Garden
- International Plant Names Index
- Discover Life