Hearst Ranch buckbrush facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hearst Ranch buckbrush |
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Ceanothus
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hearstiorum
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Ceanothus hearstiorum is a type of flowering shrub often called Hearst Ranch buckbrush or Hearst's ceanothus. This plant is special because it grows naturally only in one small area. You can find it on the hilly coastline of San Luis Obispo County in California. It's a unique plant found nowhere else in the world!
What Does Hearst's Ceanothus Look Like?
This shrub usually grows wider than it is tall. It often spreads out like a mat on the ground. Its younger branches feel a bit fuzzy or like felt.
The leaves of Hearst's ceanothus are evergreen, meaning they stay green all year. They are shaped like an oval or a rectangle. The leaves have a cool, wavy surface that looks a bit cupped. Their edges have tiny teeth with small bumps. The top of the leaf is shiny and might have more bumps. The underside of the leaf feels fuzzy.
The plant's flowers grow in clusters called inflorescences. These clusters are on short, strong stems. The tiny flowers are usually lavender or blue. They have bright blue stamens, which are the parts that hold pollen, with yellow tips.
