Ceanothus oliganthus
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var. sorediatus | |
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Species: | C. oliganthus
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Ceanothus oliganthus | |
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Ceanothus divaricatus |
Ceanothus oliganthus is a species of shrub in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae known by the common name Hairy ceanothus[citation needed], or Hairy-leaf Ceanothus.[1]
The variety of this species known as jimbrush (var. sorediatus) is sometimes treated as a separate species.[2]
Habitat and range
It is endemic to California, where it can be found in most[citation needed] of the coastal mountain ranges in dry habitat such as chaparral.
It is found in the Santa Monica Mountains of California.[1]
Growth Pattern
This is a large, erect shrub approaching 3 meters in maximum height.[citation needed]
Leaves and stems=
The stipules (small leaf-like structures on the stems at the base of the leaf stem, are thin and fall off early.[1]
The evergreen leaves are alternately arranged and may be up to 4 centimeters long.[citation needed] They are dark green on top, paler and hairy on the underside,[citation needed] and are edged with glandular teeth.[citation needed] Leaves have 3 main veins rising from the base.[1] Leaves have a toothed edge.[1] The leaf is covered with short, soft hairs on the top.
Branchlets are flexible, not stiff.[1]
Inflorescense and fruit
The inflorescence is a cluster or series of clusters of blue or purple flowers.
The fruit is a capsule which may be hairy or not, depending on variety.
The fruit is not horned.[1]
It blooms April to May.[1]
See also
References
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment — Ceanothus oliganthus
- USDA Plants Profile: Ceanothus oliganthus
- Ceanothus oliganthus — U.C. Photo gallery