Littleleaf ceanothus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Littleleaf ceanothus |
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Ceanothus
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parvifolius
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Ceanothus parvifolius, also known as the littleleaf ceanothus, is a type of shrub. It belongs to the Rhamnaceae plant family. This plant is special because it only grows in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. You can find it in wet, forest areas there.
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About the Littleleaf Ceanothus
What it Looks Like
Size and Shape
This plant is a shrub that spreads out wide. It can grow to be a little over one meter (about 3 feet) tall. Its woody stems are reddish and smooth, without any hairs.
Leaves and Flowers
The leaves grow in an alternating pattern along the stems. They are deciduous, which means they fall off each year. These leaves are small, less than 2 centimeters (about 0.8 inches) long. They are mostly oval with smooth edges. Sometimes, they have a few tiny teeth near the tip.
The plant produces many flowers. These flowers grow in clusters that can be several centimeters long. Their colors range from very pale blue to a deep blue.
Fruit
After the flowers bloom, the plant grows a small fruit. This fruit is a smooth capsule, only a few millimeters long. It has three distinct lobes or sections.
Images for kids
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The plant in characteristic spreading habit
