Wavyleaf ceanothus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wavyleaf ceanothus |
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Ceanothus
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foliosus
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Ceanothus foliosus is a type of flowering shrub that grows in the wild. People often call it the wavyleaf ceanothus. It gets its name from its wavy leaves.
Where It Grows
This plant, a type of Ceanothus, only grows in California. When a plant or animal only lives in one place, it's called "endemic." You can find it all along the California Coast Ranges. It also grows in the northern part of the Peninsular Ranges.
What It Looks Like
The Ceanothus foliosus shrub can grow in different ways. Some plants are tall and stand straight up. They are usually less than two meters (about 6.5 feet) tall. Other plants might grow low to the ground and spread out.
Leaves and Flowers
This shrub has small leaves that stay green all year. They are only about one to two centimeters long. That's less than an inch! The edges of the leaves have small teeth. They also have tiny bumps called glandular knobs.
The plant produces small groups of flowers. These flower clusters are called inflorescences. They grow on bare stems. The flowers are usually blue or lavender. They have bright yellow parts called anthers sticking out. After the flowers, a small fruit grows. It's a capsule about 4 millimeters long. This fruit usually holds three seeds inside.
