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Ceanothus oliganthus
Ceanothus oliganthus is a species of shrub in the family Rhamnaceae known by the common name hairy ceanothus[2] or hairy-leaf ceanothus.[3] The variety of this species known as jimbrush (var. sorediatus) is sometimes treated as a separate species.[4] Habitat and rangeIt occurs in California[5] and Baja California,[6] where it occurs through all of the coastal mountain ranges in dry habitat such as chaparral. DescriptionThis is a large, erect shrub approaching 3 meters in maximum height.[citation needed] Leaves and stemsThe stipules (small leaf-like structures on the stems at the base of the leaf stem, are thin and fall off early.[3] The evergreen leaves are alternately arranged and may be up to 4 centimeters long.[citation needed] They are dark green on top, paler and hairy on the underside,[citation needed] and are edged with glandular teeth.[citation needed] Leaves have 3 main veins rising from the base.[3] Leaves have a toothed edge.[3] The leaf is covered with short, soft hairs on the top. Branchlets are flexible, not stiff.[3] Inflorescence and fruitThe inflorescence is a cluster or series of clusters of blue or purple flowers. The fruit is a capsule which may be hairy or not, depending on variety. The fruit is not horned.[3] It blooms April to May.[3] References
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