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Coville ceanothus

Scientific Name: Ceanothus pinetorum

Family: Rhamnaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Ceanothus pinetorum

Ceanothus pinetorum is a shrub belonging to the buckthorn family, Rhamnaceae. It is commonly known as Kern ceanothus and Coville ceanothus.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a shrub. Consider how this might affect accessibility by pets.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a shrub. Consider how this might affect accessibility by children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Ceanothus pinetorum Coville
  • Family: Rhamnaceae (buckthorn family)
  • Genus: Ceanothus L.
  • Synonyms: Ceanothus prostratus var. pinetorum (Coville) K. Brandegee
  • Note: The genus Ceanothus contains approximately 50-60 species.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Ceanothus pinetorum is native to California.
  • It is considered an endemic species, meaning it is limited to California.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is described as a subshrub shrub.
  • It can function as a groundcover.
  • Reported size is approximately 2 feet in height and 20 feet in width.
  • It is a perennial plant.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Bees have been observed gathering pollen from Ceanothus flowers.

Further Information

  • Specimens are held in the United States National Herbarium.
  • Discover Life offers information on the history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Ceanothus.
  • NCBI Taxonomy checklist contains information.