Ceanothus velutinus
(Snowbrush)
Ceanothus velutinus, Frisco Peninsula, Summit Co. 4521
Ceanothus velutinus, Frisco Peninsula, Summit Co. 4514
Ceanothus velutinus, Frisco Peninsula, Summit Co. 4526
| Scientific Name | Ceanothus velutinus | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CEVE |
| Common Name | Snowbrush, Snowbrush Ceanothus | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 28517 |
| Family | Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to montane (6000 to 10000 ft.); rocky soils, moist or dry, on slopes, in open areas and woodlands and roadsides; often forms large colonies especially following fires or forest clearing. Plant: Perennial shrub 2 to 5 feet tall, often thicket-forming with erect or spreading stems; brown, smooth stems without thorns. Leaves: Alternate with petioles 1/4 to 1-1/4 inches long; blades widely elliptic to ovate-elliptic, somewhat cordate 1-1/2 to 3 inches long, bases rounded; edges with many teeth, shiny dark green upper surface green above, light green to whitish below. Inflorescence: Rounded, terminal panicles of many small white to whitish-pink flowers; each with 5 spoon-shaped petals, 5 folded, triangular sepals, and 5 stamens. Bloom period: June-August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, Flora of North America and Jepson eFlora. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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