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Parry ceanothus
Scientific Name: Ceanothus parryi
Family: Rhamnaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Parry Ceanothus (Ceanothus parryi)
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is a shrub and may present physical hazards due to woody structure.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is a shrub and may present physical hazards due to woody structure.
Common Names
- Parry Ceanothus
- Ladybloom
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ceanothus parryi Trel.
- Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family)
- Genus: Ceanothus L.
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms/Related Species:
- Ceanothus parvifolius (S.Watson) Trel.
- Ceanothus divergens Parry (Calistoga Ceanothus)
- Ceanothus foliosus Parry
- Ceanothus tomentosus C. Parry
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Oregon and Northern California.
- Endemic to California.
- Found in Hood Mountain Regional Park, near Santa Rosa, California.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- An upright shrub, potentially reaching around 10 feet tall.
- Perennial, meaning it grows year after year.
- Evergreen shrub (Ceanothus divergens).
Ecological Role
- Nitrogen-fixing shrub.
- Attracts Checkerspot butterflies.
Quirky Facts
- Also known as "Ladybloom" and considered underused in California gardens.
- Tolerant of very harsh temperatures, even many degrees below zero.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution information.
- International Plant Names Index: Ceanothus foliosus Parry.