Calistoga ceanothus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Calistoga ceanothus |
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Ceanothus
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divergens
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Ceanothus divergens, also known as Calistoga ceanothus, is a special kind of evergreen shrub. This means it keeps its leaves all year round! It belongs to the Rhamnaceae family, and it's found only in California. Plants that grow only in one specific area are called endemic.
What it Looks Like
This plant usually grows upright, reaching a good height. It likes to live on volcanic slopes that have other shrubs around. Imagine rocky hillsides formed by old volcanoes – that's where you'll find it!
The flowers of the Calistoga ceanothus are a beautiful blue or purple color. They bloom in April and May, making the hillsides look vibrant. Each flower has both male and female parts, which means it's a hermaphrodite.
After the flowers, the plant produces small, round fruits. These fruits are about five to six millimeters wide. They are shaped like tiny globes.
Where it Grows
You can mostly find the Calistoga ceanothus in the Northern California Coast Ranges. It often grows near a town called Calistoga. This plant prefers lower elevations, usually less than 500 meters (about 1,640 feet) above sea level.
