Plate 9540 - Ceanothus foliosus

Curtis's Botanical Magazine - Plate 9540 Ceanothus foliosus Family: Rhamnaceae • Native Region: California • Publication Date: January 1st, 1934 Distribution: -Western North America; Coast Ranges • Tab Author: J. R. SEALY Botanical Description Two plants a very different appearance, and seem to warrant the specific rank accorded to them by the majority of botan- ists. Furthermore, the two species appear to occupy distinct geographical areas, for C. dentatus, which is also confined to California, occurs further south than C. foliosus, being found along the coast in Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties. The plant previously figured and described in this magazine, t. 4806, as a new species, C. floribundus Hook., is now generally referred to C. dentatus as a variety; it appears to * A few scattered short hairs can also be detected, with the aid of a compound microscope, on the smaller veins. About This Print Original black and white uncolored botanical print from Curtis's Botanical Magazine (established 1787). This 9000s series print is from unissued publisher stock, never hand-colored, representing the authentic plate as it appeared in the magazine. Edited by Sir Arthur William Hill for The Royal Horticultural Society, London.