Red root, Inland Ceanothus, Smaller red-root, Jersey tea
Ceanothus herbaceus
Family: Rhamnaceae
What it is like
An evergreen shrub or small tree. It grows 0.9-3 m high and spreads 90 cm wide. It loses its leaves during the year. The flowers are small and white. The fruit are dry seed capsules. They turn red in summer.
There are about 55 Ceanothus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The young leaves and flowers are steeped in boiling water for about 5 minuted then used for tea.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea