Ceanothus perplexans Trel.
Cupleaf
Ceanothus
Rhamnaceae
Protologue: A.Gray, Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 1(1): 417 (1897)
Pronunciation: Ce-a-nò-thus per-pléx-ans
Etymology: Gr. keanothus, name used for some spiny plant + Lt. Amiel Weeks Whipple (1817-1863)
Jepson eFlora Treatment
SD County Synoptic Voucher
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Note opposite, evergreen leaves and axillary inflorescences.
Close-up of white flowers. Note leaves with dentate margins.
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