Sandscrub ceanothus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sandscrub ceanothus |
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Ceanothus
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dentatus
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Ceanothus dentatus is a type of shrub often called sandscrub ceanothus. It belongs to the Rhamnaceae plant family. This plant grows only in California. You can find it along California's Central Coast and in the nearby Coast Ranges. It likes to grow on hills, cliffs, and in valleys near the ocean.
Sandscrub Ceanothus: A California Plant
What Does Sandscrub Ceanothus Look Like?
This shrub grows with many branches that spread out. It can reach about 1.5 meters (5 feet) tall. Its leaves stay green all year, so it is an evergreen plant.
The leaves grow in a pattern where they switch sides along the stem. They often appear in small groups. Each leaf is less than 2 centimeters (about 0.8 inches) long. Their edges have small teeth. The edges are also wavy and curl under, making them look a bit ruffled.
The leaves feel hairy and have tiny bumps called glands. The top of the leaves is a dark, shiny green. The underside is a lighter green color.
Flowers and Fruit
The flowers of the sandscrub ceanothus grow in small groups. These groups are called an inflorescence. Each cluster has many bright blue flowers.
After the flowers bloom, a fruit forms. This fruit is a round capsule with several sections, or lobes. It has a small crest, or ridge, on top. The fruit is about 4 millimeters (0.16 inches) wide.
