Ceanothus americanus
Red root (New Jersey Tea)
Family:
Buckthorn (Rhamnaceae)
Lifespan:
Perennial
Height:
3-4' (90-120 cm)
Flower Color:
White
Flower Size:
1/5" (5 mm)
Bloom Season:
May-July
Fruit:
3-lobed, splitting into three parts
Conditions:
Open woods, roadside clearings
Sunlight:
N/A
Moisture:
Moist to dry
It can rapidly colonize disturbed sites where its nitrogen-fixing ability gives it a competitive edge over other species.
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