Ceanothus greggii

Ceanothus greggii is a many-branched shrub that grows erect to nearly 2 m (6.6 ft) in maximum height. Its woody parts are gray in color and somewhat woolly. Branches are opposite and rigid.The evergreen leaves are oppositely arranged, 2 to 9mm long, and variable in shape, with a prominent midvein. They may be toothed or smooth along the edges, and are indeed usually somewhat cupped (see top image).The inflorescence is a small (less than 2 cm long) cluster of many white flower, on short lateral branchess.  It blooms in spring. Blooms are considered highly fragrant.The fruit is a horned capsule a few millimeters wide which bursts explosively to expel the three seeds which require thermal scarification from wildfire before they can germinate.
WildlifeThis shrub is eagerly browsed by livestock and wild ungulates such as mule deer and desert bighorn sheep.
VarietiesEdit
Varieties include:
Ceanothus greggii var. franklinii – desert ceanothus, endemic to Grand and San Juan Counties, Utah.
Ceanothus greggii var. greggii – desert ceanothus
Ceanothus greggii var. perplexans – Gregg's ceanothus
Ceanothus greggii var. vestitus – Mojave ceanothus

Ceanothus Greggii

Ceanothus greggii

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