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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 /ˌsiːəˈnoʊθəs/.
- 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. & A.Gray