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Rhamnaceae
Ceanothus

not marked as a favorite taxon Ceanothus americanus Linnaeus var. americanus. Common name: Common New Jersey Tea, Northeastern Ceanothus. Phenology: May-Jun; Jun-Jul. Habitat: Woodland borders, dry woodlands, glade-like openings, dry ridge forests and woodlands (pine or oak) in the Mountains. Distribution: ME west to WI, south to FL Panhandle and AL.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, F, G, Il, Tat, Brizicky (1964a), Coile (1988a), Fross & Wilken (2006); < Ceanothus americanus L. — FNA12, K4, Mi, Mo3, NE, NY, Pa, RAB, S, S13, Va, W, WH3. Basionym: Ceanothus americanus L. 1753

Links to other floras: < Ceanothus americanus - FNA12

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image #1 of Ceanothus americanus var. americanus© Alan Weakley source
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Height: 3-4 ft.

plant sale text: New Jersey-tea is a low-growing deciduous shrub that produces numerous 1-2 inch long panicles of tiny white flowers in late spring. The nectar of its flowers is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. This species is found growing on roadside banks and along the edges of woods throughout North Carolina. It grows well in hot, sunny to light shade, well-drained sites, and though tricky to establish, it is very drought tolerant once it is established. Its dried leaves have been used for making tea. 2013 N.C. Wildflower of the Year. This genus supports up to 43 lepidoptera species.

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germination code: 3 then 2

native range: eastern & central N. America



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