A NEWLY DESCRIBED SERPENTINE-ENDEMIC CEANOTHUS (RHAMNACEAE) FROM COASTAL MARIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Parker VT. 2014. A NEWLY DESCRIBED SERPENTINE-ENDEMIC CEANOTHUS (RHAMNACEAE) FROM COASTAL MARIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. Madroño. 61(4)
Ceanothus decornutus V. T. Parker is a newly described species found on serpentine outcrops in western Marin County. This taxon has been considered as part of C. jepsonii Greene in recent treatments. Ceanothus decornutus differs in a number of ways from C. jepsonii and suggests relationships to other northern San Francisco Bay species. Beyond the species description and a key to similar taxa north of San Francisco Bay, an analysis of leaf characters is used to indicate possible relationships.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Parker, V.
- Units
- GOGA
- Keywords
- Ceanothus, Chaparral, maritime, Nicasio, Rare Plant, Rhamnaceae, serpentine
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Shrubland Communities