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Pine Hill buckbrush
Scientific Name: Ceanothus roderickii
Family: Rhamnaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: CA (Pine Hill ceanothus)
Ceanothus roderickii
Ceanothus roderickii, commonly known as Pine Hill buckbrush or Pine Hill ceanothus, is a shrub belonging to the buckthorn family.
Considerations for Pets
- Ceanothus roderickii is listed as having a medium-high allergen potential.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ceanothus roderickii Knight
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned, but other Ceanothus species are frequently mentioned alongside, suggesting close relations.
Common Names
- Pine Hill buckbrush
- Pine Hill ceanothus
Distribution and Habitat
The text refers to the "foothill pine-buckbrush chaparral/woodland" in the Red Hills, suggesting a specific habitat preference. The plant is also associated with Pine Hill.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Shrub
- Lifespan: Perennial
- Structure: Shrub
Ecological Role
Ceanothus species are mentioned as nitrogen-fixing. Ceanothus roderickii itself is listed as an endangered species in the U.S.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- CalPhotos