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woolyleaf ceanothus

Scientific Name: Ceanothus tomentosus

Family: Rhamnaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Woolyleaf Ceanothus (Ceanothus tomentosus)

Woolyleaf Ceanothus, scientifically known as Ceanothus tomentosus Parry, is a shrub belonging to the genus Ceanothus. It is also known by several other common names.

Common Names:

  • Woollyleaf Ceanothus
  • Woolly Leaf Mountain Lilac
  • Woolyleaf Mountain Lilac
  • Ramona Lilac
  • Ionebush

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Scientific Name: Ceanothus tomentosus Parry
  • Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
  • Rank: Species

Synonyms/Subspecies

  • Ceanothus tomentosus ssp. olivaceus
  • Ceanothus tomentosus subsp. olivaceus (Jeps.) P.A. Munz
  • Ceanothus tomentosus var. olivaceous

Distribution and Habitat:

  • Found throughout the mountains of Southern California below 5000 feet.
  • Also found in the central foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
  • Native to California.

Morphological Characteristics:

  • Woolyleaf Ceanothus is a shrub.
  • It is an evergreen shrub that can reach 6-8 ft. (In the Sierra Nevada around Ione individuals reach 4-6 ft.).
  • Perennial plant.

Allergen Potential

  • Medium-High

Further Information:

  • CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY—SAN DIEGO CHAPTER
  • Garden Guides
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life