Latin name: Ceanothus leucodermis E. Greene Pronunciation: see-a-NO-thus lew-ko-DER-mis Common name: Chaparral whitethorn Family: Rhamnaceae (Whitethorn) Habitat: Dry rocky or sandy slopes to 6000' in chaparral and southern oak woodland especially in the Transverse and Peninsular Ranges Blooming period: April to June Name derivations: 1) Ceanothus 2) leucodermis |
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