L48 (N)PlantaeSpecies
Blueblossom
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus
Eschw.
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Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
Order
Rhamnales
Family
Rhamnaceae
Buckthorn family
Genus
Ceanothus
Species
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus
Lifecycle & Ecology
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Tree, Shrub
EdibleNo
US Distribution
Found in 2 states
Present
Not Present
Also Known As
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repensCeanothus elegansForrestia thyrsoidesCeanothus thyrsiflorus var. chandleri
Data Sources
Species data compiled from the USDA PLANTS Database and other open botanical data sources. Images used under Creative Commons or equivalent licenses. Distribution data from USDA state-level records.
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