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coast whitethorn
Scientific Name: Ceanothus incanus
Family: Rhamnaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Coast Whitethorn (Ceanothus incanus)
Ceanothus incanus, commonly known as coast whitethorn, is a shrub belonging to the buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Whitethorn can form "impenetrable, thorny thickets." While not explicitly stated, this suggests the plant may possess thorns, which could pose a risk of physical injury to pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ceanothus incanus
- Common Name: Coast whitethorn
- Family: Rhamnaceae (buckthorn family)
- Synonyms: Ceanothus incanus Torr. & A. Gray
Distribution and Habitat
- Ceanothus incanus is endemic to California.
- It is found in open places in redwood and mixed forests in the outer coast ranges, from Santa Cruz County north to Siskiyou County.
Quirky Facts
- Although "Not everyone likes whitethorn", it is loved by honeybees in bloom.
Further Information
- The RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides information on Ceanothus incanus.
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of coast whitethorn.