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Vine Hill ceanothus
Scientific Name: Ceanothus foliosus var. vineatus
Family: Rhamnaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Vine Hill Ceanothus (Ceanothus foliosus var. vineatus)
The Vine Hill Ceanothus (Ceanothus foliosus var. vineatus) is a rare and localized plant native to California.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ceanothus foliosus var. vineatus
- Common Name: Vine Hill Ceanothus
- Family: Ceanothus (part of a genus containing about 50-60 species)
- Synonyms:
- Ceanothus foliosus Parry var. vineatus McMinn
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California.
- Specifically found in the Vine Hill area of Sonoma County, California.
- It grows in barrens alongside other endangered species like Vine Hill Manzanita.
- Known populations are very limited, with only a few locations and number of plants extant.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as a shrub.
- It is a dicot.
Ecological Role
- It's associated with other plants like coyote brush and Vine Hill Clarkia.
Conservation Status
- Vine Hill Ceanothus is considered a species of concern and is addressed in recovery plans.
Further Information
- Information can be found through resources such as the Jepson Manual.
- The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) also recognizes Ceanothus foliosus var. vineatus McMinn.