Fendler's ceanothus
Ceanothus fendleri
Family: Rhamnaceae
What it is like
An evergreen shrub. It usually lies along the ground. It grows 0.3-2 m high and spreads 0.9-1.8 m wide. It is densely branched and spiny. The shoots and leaves are downy. The flowers are bluish-white and in heads.
There are about 55 Ceanothus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate and subtropical plant. It suits hardiness zones 5-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Central America, Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, bark, fruit, leaves - tea