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Coville ceanothus
Scientific Name: Ceanothus pinetorum
Family: Rhamnaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
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.