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Ceanothus
Buckthorn Family : Rhamnaceae
Latin Name : Ceanothus americanus
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Warm
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – good
Livestock -good
Remarks :
Other common names are, "Jersey tea" and
"Wild snowball". Growth 3 – 5 feet, flowers
April to May. This deciduous plant is readily
grazed by wildlife and livestock. The leaves
were considered to be the best substitute for
tea during the American Revolution. Adapted
to calcareous soils on steeper slopes.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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