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wartleaf ceanothus

Scientific Name: Ceanothus papillosus var. papillosus

Family: Rhamnaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Wartleaf Ceanothus (Ceanothus papillosus)

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a shrub.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a shrub.

Ceanothus papillosus, commonly known as Wartleaf Ceanothus, is a species within the genus Ceanothus.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Ceanothus papillosus Torr. & A. Gray
  • Common Name: Wartleaf Ceanothus
  • Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species and Variety
  • Synonym: Ceanothus papillosus ssp. roweanus (McMinn) Munz
  • Varieties:
    • Ceanothus papillosus var. papillosus
    • Ceanothus papillosus var. roweanus

Distribution and Habitat

  • Ceanothus papillosus is endemic to California.
  • It typically grows in open habitats on slopes.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Ceanothus papillosus is described as a shrub.
  • It produces deep blue flowers in clusters during the spring.

Ecological Role

  • Ceanothus species are nitrogen-fixing plants.

Quirky Facts

  • The genus name, Ceanothus, is pronounced /&#716si&#720&#601&#712no&#650&#952&#601s/.
  • While some Ceanothus species are used to make tea, the provided text does not specify if Ceanothus papillosus is suitable for this purpose.

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: Referenced as Ceanothus papillosus Torr. &amp A.Gray