Ceanothus verrucosus Nutt.

Wart-Stem-Lilac
Rhamnaceae

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Protologue: J.Torrey & A.Gray, Fl. N. Amer. 1: 267 (1838)
Pronunciation: Ceanothus verrucosus
Etymology: Gr. keanothus a name which was used for some spiny plant + warty

Jepson eFlora Treatment

SD County Synoptic Voucher

Distribution:
 
Left: S.D. County Plant Atlas (http://sdplantatlas.org). Right: CCH2. Click to see current herbarium records.  

Shrub in bloom.

Immature fruits. Note wart-like stipules at base of leaves.

Note Obovate leaves with truncate - retuse apices.

Close-up of flowers.