Big Pod Ceanothus (Ceanothus megacarpus) is a native and endemic California shrub and can be seen blooming on the hillsides of the Santa Ynez Mountains between February and April. Shown here are the flowers viewed through a handlens.

Date
January 31, 2020
Media Format
Born Digital
Photographer
Elijah Balderas
Big Pod Ceanothus (Ceanothus megacarpus) is a native and endemic California shrub and can be seen blooming on the hillsides of the Santa Ynez Mountains between February and April. Shown here are the flowers viewed through a handlens.

Location Information

Country:
United States
State:
California
County:
Santa Barbara

Plant Information

Plant(s) Pictured
Bigpod Ceanothus (Ceanothus megacarpus)
Šmuwič (Barbareño)
sekh
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Alternative Common Names
Mountain Lilac, Big Pod | Ceanothus, Big Pod, Big-pod Ceanothus, Bigpod Ceanothus
Native Status
Native
Plant Type/Growth Form
Shrub
Blooming Period
Winter, Spring
Plant Communities
Chaparral, Chaparral
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Primary Plant Part
Flower Close-up, Inflorescense

Image & Format Details

Decade
2020s
Photo Orientation
Portrait
Image & Format Tags
Color photograph
Collection
SBBG Born Digital Image Collection
Index Number
BD_38382