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Wild Lilac

Ceanothus sp.

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33.1813, -117.062

Field Notes

Description:

Sparse, woody bush with serrated, evergreen leaves and purple flowers. The hillsides turn purple when this plant is in bloom (last image). This plant is native to California.

Habitat:

Along trail at Daley Ranch

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Ava T-B
This is a Ceanothus species -- Mountain Lilac Here's the one in my backyard: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7341945

Spotted for Missions

Blue & Purple Holland (482km radius)
Mission
Flowers of North America
Mission
Southern California Wildlife
Mission
California's Native Plants

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PublishedJanuary 19, 2012

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