A mature western spicebush shrub showing its dense, rounded form and glossy foliage turning gold in fall. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Calycanthus occidentalis, known as
Pinemat manzanita in flower on a rocky slope in Icicle Canyon, Chelan County, Washington. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Arctostaphylos nevadensis, commonly known as
A mature greenleaf manzanita mound growing on a dry, rocky slope in Zion National Park, Utah. Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
A Carmel ceanothus shrub in full spring bloom at the Regional Parks Botanic Garden. Photo: Stan Shebs / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Ceanothus griseus,
Bigberry manzanita growing as a large chaparral shrub near Iron Mountain, San Diego County. Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Arctostaphylos glauca,
Point Reyes ceanothus flower cluster, showing the lavender-blue blooms typical of the species. Photo: John Rusk / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) Ceanothus gloriosus, commonly
Deerbrush in full bloom beneath the granite cliffs of Yosemite Valley. Photo: Dawn Endico / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Ceanothus integerrimus, commonly known as
California fescue sending up airy seed stalks above its foliage clump. Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Festuca californica, commonly called
Buckbrush in bloom, showing its small umbel-like flower clusters and wedge-shaped leaves. Photo: Chris English / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Ceanothus cuneatus, commonly called
Blue wildrye seed heads with their characteristic long, slender awns. Photo: Matt Lavin / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Elymus glaucus, commonly called blue wildrye,
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