Sunday, April 24, 2011

Maritime Ceanothus


Scientific Name: Ceanothus maritimus

Date Collected: April, 23 2011

Location Collected: At UCLA Botanical Garden on the other side of Hilgard Street near a fence and towards Manning, at the upper region.

Habitat: Grows on coastal bluffs, but not found much throughout other places, distributed only throughout California on coastal regions.

Nativity: Native to California, this plant is introduced only in California alone and is distributed solely there at the coastal regions of California.

Special Notes: Able to produce flowers, their flowers can leave off a scent, and produces fruits of nuts/acorns. In their growing requirements, these are salt tolerant plants, and expectedly, their flowers bloom during the spring season.

Resources:   ITIS Standard Report Page
                    Roger's Trees and Shrubs- Ceanothus maritimus
                    USDA Plants- Ceanothus maritimus

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