Other common names:
Herbaceous Red-root Other scientific names: Ceanothus ovatus Family: Buckthorn Family (Rhamnaceae) Distinctive features: Shrub; Flower clusters are at the ends of branches only. Similar species: •
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus) - Larger, rounder leaves. Flower clusters occur along the stems, and are not at the ends of branches. Flowers: Spring; White Leaves: Simple Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Books: Shrubs of Ontario: 305 Native/Non-native:
Native For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs:
95 photographs available, of which 4 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
Narrow-leaved New Jersey Tea plant in bloom.
Narrow-leaved New Jersey Tea plants nestled at the base of White Birch (Betula papyrifera).
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