Ceanothus caeruleus

Family: Rhamnaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1-5 m tall. The leaves are alternate and narrowly oval. They have teeth along them. The leaves are 2-3 cm long by 1-1.5 cm wide. The fruit have 3 lobes. They are 3-4 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Palo colorado

Synonyms

Ceanothus axillaris Carriere; Ceanothus azureus Desf.; Ceanothus bertini Carriere; Ceanothus bicolor Willd. ex Schult.; Ceanothus candolleanus Rose; Ceanothus glandulosus Schltdl.;