Narrow-leaved New Jersey Tea Ceanothus herbaceus

Other common names: Herbaceous Red-root Other scientific names: Ceanothus ovatus Family: Buckthorn Family (Rhamnaceae) Distinctive features: Shrub; Flower clusters are at the ends of branches only. Similar species:   •   New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus) - Larger, rounder leaves. Flower clusters occur along the stems, and are not at the ends of branches. Flowers: Spring;  White Leaves: Simple Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Books: Shrubs of Ontario: 305    Native/Non-native: Native For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers , Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs: 95 photographs available. Range Map is at the bottom of the page