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wartleaf ceanothus
Scientific Name: Ceanothus papillosus
Family: Rhamnaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Ceanothus papillosus: Wartleaf Ceanothus
Ceanothus papillosus, commonly known as Wartleaf ceanothus, is a shrub native to California.
Considerations for Pets
- Some related Ceanothus species are called Whitethorn.
Considerations for Children
- Some related Ceanothus species are called Whitethorn.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ceanothus papillosus Torr. & A. Gray
- Common Name: Wartleaf ceanothus, wart-leaf ceanothus, Wartleaf Whitethorn, blueblossom
- Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Genus: Ceanothus L.
- Taxonomic Rank: Species, Variety
- Varieties:
- Ceanothus papillosus var. papillosus
- Ceanothus papillosus var. roweanus
- Synonym: Ceanothus papillosus ssp. roweanus (McMinn) Munz
Distribution and Habitat
- Ceanothus papillosus is endemic to California, meaning it is found nowhere else naturally.
- It thrives in open habitats on slopes.
Morphological Characteristics
- Ceanothus papillosus is a shrub.
- It displays deep blue flowers in spring, borne in clusters.
Ecology
- The genus Ceanothus consists of about 50-60 species of nitrogen-fixing plants.
- It can be found in chaparral and redwood forest transition zones, alongside plants such as Chamise, Crinite Manzanita, Sticky Monkeyflower, and Canyon Live Oak.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Ceanothus papillosus.
- International Plant Names Index: Records for Ceanothus papillosus Torr. & A.Gray